News Update for April 4, 2004

The Israeli government should have stepped down after the war, a Winograd Commission source said Wednesday. Dozens of Palestinians mark the five year mark since Operation Defensive Shield, when over 50 Palestinians were killed in the Jenin refugee camp. Arab League Foreign Ministers demand that Israel accepts the 2002 peace initiative. Britain said on Tuesday it had suggested direct bilateral talks with Iran over the seized British soldiers. PA chairman criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel, saying she offended the Palestinians feelings. Tel Aviv and Jerusalem rank 105 and 122, respectively, in a list of world class cities. A mini baby boom is proceeding in the North of Israel.  In Basketball, CSKA Mo