Bombing of Erez
After a womans suicide bombing at the Erez crossing, in which Reem Raiyshi detonates herself, Yassin expressed his satisfaction with the execution of the attack
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2004 in Palestine
Explore 33 historical events and records for Palestine in 2004.
Historical records for Palestine in 2004
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January
Execution
After a womans suicide bombing at the Erez crossing, in which Reem Raiyshi detonates herself, Yassin expressed his satisfaction with the execution of the attack
Hamas
Reem Raiyshis suicide bombing at the Erez crossing on 14 January 2004, which killed four civilians, was believed by the Israeli military to have been directly ordered by Yassin
Hamas
Reem Raiyshis suicide bombing at the Erez crossing on 14 January 2004, which killed four civilians, was believed by the Israeli military to have been directly ordered by Yassin
Suicide
Reem Raiyshis suicide bombing at the Erez crossing on 14 January 2004, which killed four civilians, was believed by the Israeli military to have been directly ordered by Yassin
Suicide
Reem Raiyshis suicide bombing at the Erez crossing on 14 January 2004, which killed four civilians, was believed by the Israeli military to have been directly ordered by Yassin
Suicide
After a womans suicide bombing at the Erez crossing, in which Reem Raiyshi detonates herself, Yassin expressed his satisfaction with the execution of the attack
March
Assassination of Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin
Assassinated when an Israeli helicopter gunship fired a missile at him as he was being wheeled to early morning prayers
Assassination of Ahmed Yassin
Ahmed Yassin is killed in an Israeli attack while he was being wheeled out of an early morning prayer session, an Israeli helicopter gunship fires Hellfire missiles at Yassin and both of his bodyguards
Assassination of Ahmed Yassin
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights passes a resolution condemning the killing, supported by votes from 31 countries including the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa with 2 votes against and 18 abstentions.
Assassination of Ahmed Yassin
The killing provokes widespread condemnation from the international community, Kofi Annan, United Nations Secretary-General, condemns the killing and calls on Israel to halt its policy of assassination.
Death of Ahmed Yassin
Ahmed Yassin is killed in an Israeli attack while he was being wheeled out of an early morning prayer session, an Israeli helicopter gunship fires Hellfire missiles at Yassin and both of his bodyguards
Politics
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights passes a resolution condemning the killing, supported by votes from 31 countries including the Peoples Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa with 2 votes against and 18 abstentions
Hamas
Rantissi is named leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip, following the killing of Ahmed Yassin by Israeli forces
Hamas
Rantissi addresses 5,000 supporters in Gaza. He declared US president George W. Bush to be an "enemy of Muslims"
Hamas
Rantissi addresses 5,000 supporters in Gaza. He declared US president George W. Bush to be an "enemy of Muslims"
Death of Abdel Aziz Rantisi
Abdel Aziz Rantisi is announced as the new head of Hamas
Death of Ahmed Ismail Hassan Yassin
200,000 Palestinians attend his funeral procession
April
Assassination of Abdel Aziz al- Rantissi
Rantissi is assassinated by the Israeli Army after they fire hellfire missiles from an Apache helicopter at his car
Death of Abdel Aziz al- Rantissi
Rantissi is assassinated by the Israeli Army after they fire hellfire missiles from an Apache helicopter at his car
October
Health of Yasser Arafat
Flown to hospital for testing & treatment
November
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Dies after years of siege and declining authority during the Second Intifada.
Death of Yasser Arafat
Death of Yasser Arafat
Intifada, 2nd
Arafat dies after years of confinement and pressure during the Second Intifada
PLO
Serves as Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee, after Yasser Arafats death
PLO
Abbas becomes Chairman of the PLO Executive Committee after Arafat's death
Succession
After Arafat dies Abbas becomes a leading candidate to succeed him in Palestinian politics
Election
Abbas is endorsed by Fatahs Revolutionary Council as its preferred candidate for the Palestinian presidential election
Fatah Leadership Succession
After Yasser Arafat's death, Abbas moved into the leading position within Fatah as the movement reorganised its senior leadership. The change consolidated his political authority alongside his new responsibilities in the PLO.
December
Election
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
Intifada
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
Intifada, 2nd
Abbas calls for an end to violence in the Al-Aqsa Intifada and a return to peaceful resistance
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