Friday, July 28, 2006

Amnesty International's latest

“Amnesty International (AI) is gravely concerned that civilians continue to bear the brunt of the mounting tension between Israel and Lebanon. In the past week some 300 Lebanese civilians, including dozens of children, have been killed and hundreds injured in a large-scale bombing campaign by Israeli forces, who have also deliberately targeted and destroyed dozens of bridges, roads, powers stations, the airport and port, and other civilian facilities and infrastructure.”

See full text of action on: http://web.amnesty.org/pages/lbn-210706-action-eng


Also see AI’s document on “obligations under international humanitarian law of the parties to the conflict in Israel and Lebanon”:

ISRAEL/LEBANON ISRAEL AND HIZBULLAH MUST SPARE CIVILIANS:

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE150702006


.. and AI’s press releases related to the conflict:

Lebanon/Israel: Urgent need for arms embargo on Israel and Hizbullah

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE010022006

Lebanon/Israel: Open letter to foreign ministers meeting in Rome

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE020012006

Israel / Lebanon: End immediately attacks against civilians

http://web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGMDE150642006

Friday, July 21, 2006

Minute by Minute:: July 20

  • 23:49 Security sources: Baabda roundabout and vicinity of Baabda Municipality targeted
  • 23:30 Israeli air strike on small bridge in Baabda Square
  • 23:28 Israeli air strike on targets north of Baalbek in Bekaa
  • 23:27 Israeli air strikes on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine - General Command in Naemeh
  • 23:25 Israeli airplanes circle over Southern Suburb
  • 23:20 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli air strike results in number of casualties in Aitaroun, South Lebanon
  • 23:18 Israeli air strike on bridge connecting Nabatiyeh and Iqlim al-Tufah
  • 23:17 Nasrallah promises further surprises on battlefield with Israel in coming days
  • 23:16 Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb
  • 23:11 Israeli air strikes on Naemeh road and bridge
  • 23:10 Lebanese defense minister: Army is ready to go to war if Israel launches ground attack
  • 23:05 Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah is still standing strong, having absorbed first strike and moved on to taking initiative
  • 23:04 Hassan Nasrallah: I am not fighting for Umma, but victory or defeat in this battle will directly affect Umma
  • 23:03 Hassan Nasrallah: If entire world comes, they won’t retrieve two Israeli soldiers except through direct negotiations
  • 23:02 Hassan Nasrallah: Hezbollah is still commanding battle calmly and rationally
  • 23:01 Singer Shakira, of Lebanese origin, in campaign for peace in Lebanon
  • 23:00 Hassan Nasrallah denies Israeli claim to have destroyed 50 percent of Hezbollah capabilities
  • 22:59 Russian deputy foreign minister to visit Lebanon on Friday
  • 22:58 Hundreds demonstrate in Damascus on Thursday night in support of Lebanon
  • 22:57 Saudi foreign minister criticizes Israeli arrogance
  • 22:56 Siniora: Washington is encouraging Israel to continue aggression on Lebanon
  • 22:55 al-Jazeera to broadcast exclusive interview with Hassan Nasrallah held today
  • 22:50 Katyusha rockets hit north of Galilee
  • 22:04 Israeli airplanes circle over Hermel
  • 21:55 Ainata al-Arz road targeted
  • 21:45 Israeli warship bombs environs of al-Qasimiyeh in Southern Lebanon
  • 21:43 French foreign minister in Lebanon tomorrow
  • 21:42 UN begins Lebanon aid campaign next week
  • 21:40 Israeli air strikes on northern Bekaa
  • 21:39 Amr Mousa following discussions with Solana: As long as there is occupation, there will be resistance
  • 21:37 Israeli air strike on Baalbek, while Israeli airplanes circle over North Lebanon
  • 21:36 Israeli TV: Over 9,000 air sorties since start of war
  • 21:22 US State Department spokesperson confirms Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit region shortly to ease tension between Hezbollah and Israel
  • 21:17 Israeli airplanes circle over Baalbek
  • 21:09 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb
  • 21:02 Hezbollah: We have destroyed two Merkava tanks on border
  • 20:55 Four Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in Maroun al-Ras
  • 20:39 Reuters: Olmert allows humanitarian aid into Lebanon
  • 20:29 Israeli airplanes circle low over Adloun, Abasiyeh and Burj Rahal in Southern Lebanon
  • 20:16 EU representative to UN, Javier Solana expects Security Council to adopt resolution on Lebanon next week
  • 20:06 Security Council holds closed session
  • 19:57 Israeli general: Israeli population beginning to tire out and hope for early end to operations
  • 19:51 Hezbollah announces destruction of Merkava tank in Zereit barracks and wounding of three personnel
  • 19:49 Israeli TV: Israeli army has been unable so far to retrieve wounded soldiers from battleground
  • 19:43 Three Israeli soldiers killed and ten wounded in clashes near Maroun al-Ras
  • 19:36 Renewed bombardment of Bint Jbeil Vocational School
  • 19:29 Thousands demonstrate in Haifa and Galilee, calling for ceasefire and return of soldiers
  • 19:18 Hezbollah announces two Israeli soldiers killed and six wounded in Maroun al-Ras football field
  • 19:13 Continued confrontations in Maroun al-Ras
  • 19:09 Haaretz: Eight Israeli soldiers wounded in border clashes with Hezbollah
  • 19:07 Hezbollah: Israeli helicopter hit in clashes in Maroun al-Ras
  • 19:05 Security source: Fierce bombing of Maroun al-Ras following news of infiltration by nine Israeli soldiers
  • 19:01 Bolton: We want long-term cease fire based on comprehensive peace process in region, but no one has yet explained how it is possible to have ceasefire with terrorist group
  • 18:59 UNRWA: Situation of civilians and evacuees in Southern Lebanon increasingly dangerous
  • 18:56 Annan: two kidnapped soldiers must be released to legitimate Lebanese government via Red Cross; implementing resolutions 1559 and 1680; international peace-keeping force must be deployed on Lebanese side of Blue Line; Siniora must respect Blue Line until borders are drawn; providing aid and relief to Lebanon; setting timeline for implementing Taif agreement
  • 18:52 Annan: collective punishment of Lebanese people must stop; Israel's military acts have not affected popularity of Hezbollah but Lebanese government
  • 18:49 UNRWA: situation of civilians and displaced people in South Lebanon is becoming more jeopardized
  • 18:47 Annan: I condemn Hezbollah's disregard for opinions of Lebanese government and regional governments, but at same time condemn excessive use of force by Israel
  • 18:44 Hezbollah: Israeli chopper hit in clashes in area of Maroun al-Ras along border
  • 18:43 Annan: Lebanese government must maintain calm along Blue Line and implement resolution 1559
  • 18:42 Annan calls for wide deployment of peace-keeping forces to work with Lebanese government; two Israeli soldiers must be released to Lebanese government as step towards returning them to Israeli authorities
  • 18:33 Annan holds Hezbollah responsible in Lebanon; ceasefire must be enforced; Lebanon must restrict itself to drawn borders
  • 18:32 Kofi Annan: human conditions in Lebanon are deplorable
  • 18:26 Shelling on northern Israel
  • 18:20 Israeli army admits to human losses in clashes with Hezbollah along border
  • 18:17 Lebanon is facing serious crisis according to European Union
  • 18:17 100 family members of UN soldiers are evacuated from Lebanon
  • 18:15 White House denies sayings that US is not pressuring Israel to halt their attacks
  • 18:14 USA: Hezbollah has done lot to make South Lebanon hostage
  • 18:09 Romano Prodi after meeting MP Saad Hariri: Italy shall do its best to reach solution in Middle East
  • 18:07 Israeli ambassador in Moscow: Our aim is to destroy structure of terrorist Hezbollah
  • 18:03 Israel: Relations with Spain have been harmed by Zapatero's statements
  • 17:51 Israeli strike on Southern suburb of Beirut
  • 17:49 Civilians and civil society organizations gather in downtown Beirut under threat of Israeli attacks
  • 17:42 4 Lebanese civilians killed in Israeli strike targeting their car in Tyre (Sour)
  • 17:39 Israeli air strikes on Debbine and al-Al-Khiam in South Lebanon
  • 17:37 Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs: time has come for German mediation to release hostages
  • 17:33 Hezbollah launches rockets on Haifa
  • 17:31 Israeli airplanes circle over Akkar
  • 17:29 Israel bombs bridge in al-Arab area near Zahrani
  • 17:23 Air strike on center of Debbine
  • 17:17 Israeli TV admits to helicopter being hit during clashes with Hezbollah near Maroun al-Ras
  • 17:14 US ambassador in Lebanon meets PM Siniora in surprise visit, away from media
  • 17:11 Lebanese community in Berne, Switzerland calls for protest tomorrow in Barrista Palace Street
  • 17:10 Lebanese community in UAE calls for protest denouncing aggression on Lebanon in front of Majaz gardens in Sharjah, at 8pm UAE time
  • 17:09 Israeli air force launches attacks on northern Marjeyoun
  • 16:58 Israeli air strike between Ibl al-Saqqi and al-Al-Khiam in Southern Lebanon
  • 16:42 Yedioth Ahronot: Clashes with Hezbollah north of Avivim settlement
  • 16:35 Israeli warships shell old center of operations in Sarafand
  • 16:30 Israeli airplanes circle over Northern Lebanon
  • 16:29 Fierce battle in border village of Maroun al-Ras
  • 16:23 Air strike on Sarafand area
  • 16:19 Israeli airplanes circle over Southern Lebanon, reaching Zahrani
  • 16:16 Hezbollah shells military headquarters in Safad, Israel
  • 16:15 First French plane carrying aid supplies to Lebanon leaves airport in Paris
  • 16:14 Saudi Crown Prince in Paris denounces Israeli aggression against Lebanon
  • 16:14 At 15:40, concentrated Israeli shelling of vicinity of Qabreeha, Slouqi and area lying between al-Ghandouriyyeh and al-Qantara with cluster bombs
  • 16:12 al-Arabiya correspondent: fierce battle in village Maroun al-Ras on border
  • 16:10 Israel masses its soldiers and barricades on Lebanese border
  • 15:59 Israel withdraws its membership from International Union of Journalism
  • 15:52 Prime Minister Siniora’s office admits there were changes in his interview with Corriere della Sera
  • 15:43 Renewed fighting in Maroun al-Ras
  • 15:33 Israeli air strike on entrance of Al Al-Khiam
  • 15:26 Peres does not refute possible invasion of Lebanon by land
  • 15:10 Israeli air strike on bridge in Zahrani area in South
  • 14:55 Shelling of bridge linking al-Ansariya to al-Babliyeh in South
  • 14:34 Warning sirens go off again in Haifa and other areas in northern Israel
  • 14:14 1,600 displaced person in Jdeidet Marjeyoun require food and medical supplies
  • 14:07 Hezbollah announces shelling of northern military area in Safad
  • 14:05 Council of Maronite Bishops calls for emergency meeting for tomorrow morning in Bkerke
  • 14:04 Cardinal Sfeir who returned from US on US embassy helicopter: US officials are interested in Lebanon and eager for ceasefire within acceptable conditions
  • 14:00 4 martyrs in civilian car hit on Dardeghya Ma'aroub road
  • 13:55 Russia: Israeli aggression on Lebanon has gone beyond any operation against terrorism
  • 13:50 Hezbollah announces its rockets targeting areas in Safad, Tabariyya and Kiryat Shmona
  • 13:40 Evacuation of almost 500 French citizens from South of Lebanon
  • 13:38 Australia: Israeli aggression hinders evacuation of our citizens
  • 13:31 US State Department warns Americans of dangers of traveling to Israel
  • 13:28 US citizens are evacuated on military ship USS Nashville
  • 13:25 Shelling on Al-Khiam prison results in major material damage with no injuries reported
  • 13:18 Fierce Israeli air strikes on al-Habariyyeh and Kfar Kila in South
  • 13:17 Clashes in more than one location on Lebanon-Israel border
  • 13:14 US Marines evacuate American citizens from port of Dbayyeh
  • 13:09 Fierce Israeli strikes on Srifa
  • 13:05 Israeli air strike on Sharnay
  • 13:02 Israeli Military Chief of Staff warns of long, drawn out, draining war; war of attrition
  • 13:01 Israeli official: Israel has drawn out plans for wide-ranging ground operations against Lebanon
  • 12:51 Mahmoud Qomati, deputy of Political Council of Hezbollah, says that all members of leadership are fine and Hezbollah's readiness is at its peak
  • 12:48 Israeli TV: ground clashes with Hezbollah similar to those in Vietnam
  • 12:41 Hezbollah confirms that all its officers are well
  • 12:31 LBC: Prime Minister Fouad Siniora to Italian newspaper: Hezbollah has erected state within state and must be disarmed
  • 12:31 Yedioth Ahronot: rocket on Kiryat Shmona causes large fire
  • 12:27 Hezbollah shells settlements in Safad, Carmiel, Tabarayya, and military headquarters in Safad
  • 12:25 Air strikes target areas between al-Hosh and Bazzouriyyeh and Burj al-Shemali
  • 12:22 Israeli helicopters fire on houses in Kfar Bater in South
  • 12:21 Israeli air strikes on edge of al-Halloussiyeh Maaroub
  • 12:19 Israeli Justice Minister: we are entering into fierce clashes with well-trained fighters and this is causing us great losses
  • 12:17 US Marines return to Beirut in rescue mission
  • 12:15 Protest in downtown Beirut against Israeli aggression
  • 12:11 Israeli helicopters comb areas in Kafra, Bater and Tebnine
  • 12:09 Israeli Colonel: attack on Hezbollah was prepared long time ago
  • 12:04 Cardinal Sfeir arrives in Bkerke
  • 11:58 US Marines help evacuate US citizens from Lebanon
  • 11:52 Israeli air strike on environs of Aitit
  • 11:44 Two Israeli soldiers wounded in second clash between Hezbollah and Israel between Maroun al-Ras and Aitaroun
  • 11:42 US Marines help evacuate US citizens from Lebanon
  • 11:39 Israeli air strikes on Shreifat in al-Abasiyeh, Sour (Tyre)
  • 11:37 Hezbollah clashes with Israeli troops that entered Aita al-Chaab
  • 11:29 Coming from Cyprus, Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir arrives by US military helicopter to Awkar, north of Beirut
  • 11:21 Israeli bombing burns plastic factory in Ghaziyeh, South of Saida
  • 11:11 Israeli air strike on Hermel targets equipment of company constructing dam on Assi (Orontes) river
  • 11:02 Kutyusha rockets hit Galilee and Carmail
  • 10:59 Israeli soldier seriously wounded in clash with Hezbollah near Branit
  • 10:54 Series of Israeli air strikes on Al-Khiam
  • 10:52 Hezbollah bombs Upper Galilee and Tiberias
  • 10:47 Haaretz: Three Israeli soldiers wounded in ground clashes today
  • 10:40 Haaretz: Warning sirens in Tiberias
  • 10:39 Manar TV broadcast in Hermel cut off after relay antenna bombed
  • 10:28 Two Israeli air strikes on dirt road that connects Hermel and Homs
  • 10:24 Israeli air strike on Al-Khiam prison
  • 10:19 Two people wounded in Israeli air strike on Hermel
  • 10:18 Hezbollah prevents Israel from recovering one of two destroyed tanks near Maroun al-Ras
  • 10:17 Israeli Radio: Israel complies with US request to stop attacking Lebanese infrastructure
  • 10:07 Fierce Israeli bombardment of Aita al-Chaab
  • 09:38 Israeli air strike on Palace of Justice in Baalbek
  • 09:37 Israeli airplanes circle over Hermel
  • 09:35 Israeli airplanes circle over Keserwan
  • 09:31 Successive Israeli air strikes on Hermel
  • 09:28 Israeli army claims it has struck Hezbollah financial centers in past few days
  • 09:27 Israeli air strike on Baalbek city center
  • 09:26 UNIFIL tries to enter Sreifa where a massacre of over 20 people occurred yesterday
  • 09:24 Israeli airstrikes on Al-Khiam valley
  • 07:45 Hezbollah destroys two Israeli tanks near Maroun al-Ras
  • 07:44 Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli troops on border
  • 05:30 Israeli air strike on Hezbollah security quadrant in Southern Suburb
  • 04:25 Israeli airplanes circle over Beirut and suburbs
  • 04:01 Israeli airplanes circle over Bekaa
  • 03:40 Fierce Israeli artillery bombing on Kfour valley, near Nabatiyeh
  • 03:35 New Israeli air strike on entrance of Adloun, on coastal road
  • 03:30 Israeli airplanes circle over Southern Suburb
  • 03:16 New Israeli air strike on environs of Adloun
  • 03:10 Three Israeli air strikes on Rumaileh, near Saida
  • 03:00 Israeli air strike on environs of al-Awali bridge, north of Saida
  • 02:41 Israeli reconnaissance planes, accompanied by heat balloons, circle over Southern Suburb
  • 02:35 News of deaths in air strike on Qbayat – Aandqit road in North Lebanon
  • 02:05 Relative quiet on fronts
  • 01:40 At least two civilians killed in Israeli air strike on Akkar
  • 01:34 Hezbollah denies Nasrallah or any Hezbollah leaders were in targeted shelter
  • 01:30 Israeli army source says Nasrallah was in shelter bombed by Israel; al-Jazeera says shelter was empty
  • 01:11 UNICEF: 150,000 Lebanese left Lebanon in last few days
  • 01:08 Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli troops in Aitaroun and Kfarkela
  • 01:05 Israeli air strike on Litani River near Arzai in South Lebanon
  • 00:55 Israeli air strikes on Akkar in North Lebanon; 12 roads connecting Lebanon and Syria bombed by Israeli airplanes
  • 00:50 Israel confirms 23 tons of missiles dropped on suspected Hezbollah positions
  • 00:40 Israeli air strikes on what Israel claims are Hezbollah headquarters in Southern Suburb
  • 00:30 Pentagon: Nine US navy battleships head to Lebanon to evacuate US citizens
  • 00:25 Israeli Security Government: Operations to continue, with no definite time limit
  • 00:20 Lebanese Police: Some 70 percent of South Lebanon’s residents have evacuated as result of Israeli aggression
  • 00:17 Hezbollah announces six Israeli soldiers killed and three tanks destroyed in today’s ground confrontations
  • 00:15 Sreifa residents call on officials for help
  • 00:10 MK planes circle over Baalbek
  • 00:07 Hezbollah thwarts Israeli troop airdrop between Deir Zahrani, Numairiyeh, Kfour and Houmin
  • 00:05 Israeli air strikes on Akkar disable telephone network

Thursday, July 20, 2006

Minute by minute:: July 19

  • 23:22 Israeli shelling of al-Qubayat, Andqit road at al-Sha’ar intersection results in road being cut off; Shelling of Oudein results in number of fires; Shelling of Deir Jennine results in number of injuries
  • 3:18 Israeli fighter jets launch flare lights over Sour (Tyre)
  • 23:15 Israeli air strike on Sereine plateau in Bekaa valley; several injuries in al-Karak
  • 23:11 Israeli shelling destroys bridge connecting Ferzol and Turbol in Bekaa
  • 23:03 Israeli shelling of Akroum and Deir Jennine in Akkar results in several injuries
  • 22:55 Israeli air strike on al-Shehaynieh Bridge in Bidnayel; Israeli air strike on Baalbek
  • 22:53 Statistics for the day: Israeli shelling results in 65 dead
  • 22:47 According to Israeli army, F16 Israeli plane crashes following take off
  • 22:44 Hezbollah rockets hit Naharaya in North of Israel
  • 22:39 Middle East Airlines will take off from Damascus
  • 22:36 Two killed and one injured on Koueikhat Bridge/Akkar Int’l Road
  • 22:35 Hariri accuses Syria of using Lebanon to fight Israel
  • 22:35 Israeli air strikes on Riyaq Airport in Bekaa Valley
  • 22:33 Israeli reconnaissance flights over Zahrani coast
  • 22:33 Israeli air strikes target Int’l road from Zahle to Sarein intersections
  • 22:23 Israeli shelling targets Deir Znoun / al-Faour in Bekaa valley
  • 22:18 Israeli air strike on al-Koueikhat/ al-Qubayat in Akkar
  • 21:58 Two Israeli rockets fall between Andqit and al-Qubayat in Akkar
  • 21:46 Israeli planes circle low over Northern Lebanon
  • 21:06 Israeli air strike targets al-Manshiyeh mosque in Burj al-Barajneh
  • 20:57 Israeli helicopter strike on north Tair Dibba
  • 20:52 Israeli expert: Israel lacks necessary artillery to attack Hezbollah headquarters
  • 20:49 Seven killed and six injured in Israeli air strikes on Ainata, Dibeen and Deir Keefa
  • 20:47 Middle East Airlines will take off from Damascus starting Friday
  • 20:45 Annan, Solana and Rice meet to discuss Lebanon on Thursday
  • 20:40 White House describes conflict in Lebanon as part of war against terrorism
  • 20:30 Israel: we will continue ground attacks on Lebanon despite our losses
  • 20:03 Israeli air strikes on Jouwaya
  • 19:53 Hezbollah launches new round of Raad2 rockets on Haifa
  • 19:48 Israel removes flammable chemicals from Haifa
  • 19:44 France invites UN to discuss cease fire in Lebanon
  • 19:38 Demonstrations in Copenhagen against Israeli aggression
  • 19:34 Siniora: International community has not helped Lebanese government extend its control over Lebanon
  • 19:34 Siniora: end of Israeli occupation is only solution to crisis
  • 19:33 Siniora: We have overcome many wars over several generations, and we hope that this time you will stand by us
  • 19:32 Fouad Siniora states that no government can live on remains of an entire nation
  • 19:23 Fouad Siniora calls on international community to come to aid of Lebanon and call for a ceasefire in his address to diplomatic corps
  • 19:16 Air strike on bridge connecting Rumaileh and Wardaniyeh
  • 19:02 Air strike on area between Alman and Rumaileh, north of Saida
  • 18:56 Air strike on environs of Shqaif Fort in Nabatiyeh
  • 18:48 300 dead and over 1,000 wounded since the beginning of assault on Lebanon according to Lebanese Ministry of Health
  • 18:48 Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sultanov arrives in Damascus for discussions on resolution of Lebanese crisis
  • 18:32 Israeli air strike on Arnoun in Nabatiyeh district
  • 18:32 Renewed bombing of settlement of Naharya
  • 18:27 Hezbollah claims six Israeli soldiers killed in Aitaroun confrontation and three tanks destroyed, while Israel claims two Israeli soldiers killed and nine wounded
  • 18:26 Lebanese security source: Over 20 people arrested after passing information to Israeli air force
  • 18:22 Israeli police deny Tel Aviv explosion
  • 18:15 Two houses destroyed in renewed strikes on Southern Sraifa
  • 18:12 Colonel Fouad Osman and several soldiers wounded in Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School
  • 18:03 Prime Minister Fouad Siniora: International community is not exerting effort to stop aggression on Lebanon
  • 18:00 Israeli strike on Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School results in ten officers and soldiers wounded
  • 17:50 Joint Lebanese Security Forces commanding officer and four soldiers wounded in Bint Jbeil
  • 17:48 Hezbollah destroys third tank in confrontation with Israeli army in Jebal Bat near Aitaroun
  • 17:47 Strike on Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School
  • 17:42 Hezbollah bombs settlements of Nahariya, Remat Nephthali, Snir, Kiryat Haim, Ma'alot, Kiryat Motzkin and Kiryat Biyalik
  • 17:32 Russian Prime Minister Primakov: Lebanon is under threat of an invasion similar to 1982
  • 17:30 UNIFIL: Israeli targets two UNIFIL bases in Marwaheen and Naqoura
  • 17:29 Two Israelis killed in Hezbollah bombing of Nazareth
  • 17:20 Over 20 people arrested on suspicion of collaborating with Israel
  • 17:10 Two missiles hit Beirut Airport northern runway
  • 17:08 Saad Hariri surprised by US stance towards attack on Lebanon
  • 17:00 Tony Blair: No ceasefire before two Israeli soldiers are released
  • 16:59 Israeli air strike on Hadi Nasrallah Bridge in Southern Suburb
  • 16:58 Hezbollah destroys two Israeli tanks in Aitaroun
  • 16:58 Israeli TV admits Hezbollah has upper hand in ground battles
  • 16:55 14,368 evacuees aided by Free Patriotic Movement and Reform and Change Bloc
  • 16:53 Hezbollah bombs settlements of Tiberias (Tabarayya), Abdoul, Ramot Naftali and Sidi Elieazar
  • 16:49 Explosion heard in Mkalles the result of burning of garbage in area
  • 16:46 Israeli airplanes circle over Beirut and Southern Suburb
  • 16:44 Huge fire breaks out in Israeli air force base
  • 16:40 Air strike on Qalawiya and environs of Khirbet Sulum
  • 16:38 Ain Ibel completely isolated for several days, with all aid efforts unable to reach the village, including food aid from Free Patriotic Movement
  • 16:37 Renewed air strikes on Beirut Airport fuel depots and runways
  • 16:35 Peretz: Israel will not allow Hezbollah to redeploy on border with northern Israel
  • 16:25 Hezbollah bombs Israeli weapons storage and large artillery base in Ain Zibtem
  • 16:22 One Hezbollah and three Israeli soldiers killed in border battles
  • 16:20 Renewed air strikes on Beirut Airport fuel depots
  • 16:12 Israeli air strike on Beirut Airport western runway
  • 15:36 Israeli attempt to advance into al-Bustan in West Bekaa
  • 15:32 Number of killed rises to 310
  • 15:19 UNIFIL confirms three Israeli attempts to advance from border in Aitaroun, Alma al-Chaab and al-Bustan
  • 15:18 Air strike on Beirut airport
  • 15:16 Hezbollah bombs Israeli ammunition storage 15:00 Hezbollah bombs Israeli air force station
  • 14:48 Fights between Hezbollah and Israeli in Maroun el Rass and Aitaroun
  • 14:44 Air strikes on Habarieh , Kfarshuba, Kfarhamam & Rashaya Fukhar
  • 14:34 Destruction of Delafa bridge in the West Bekaa
  • 14:24 Israeli air strike on Tyre
  • 14:20 Israeli air strike on Badias Abassieh
  • 13:51 Rockets hit Haifa 13:29 Three strikes on Fakiha Hill and Baalbek area
  • 13:26 Air strike on Ras Baalbek
  • 12:56 Two Israeli soldier killed in fight with Hezbollah inside Lebanese territories
  • 12:45 Regular bombing of Marjeyoun
  • 12:44 Four strikes on Chtaura in mid Bekaa
  • 12:40 Air strike on Taanayel in Bekaa
  • 12:32 Helicopters evacuate foreigners
  • 12:29 Eight killed at least and many wounded in attack on convoy from Aitaroun
  • 12:07 Air strike on Kfour valley in Nabatieh
  • 12:00 Four bombs shelled on two inoperative drilling vehicles since more than one year located in Ashrafieh
  • 11:54 Air strike targets ambulance on Nabatiyeh road
  • 11:50 UN suggests deployment of international forces and infrastructure reconstruction
  • 11:32 Two killed and several wounded in air strike against family fleeing Bazourieh near Sour (Tyre
  • 11:27 Cattle farm targeted in town of Lucy in Bekaa1
  • 1:24 Parking lot shelled near Church in Hadath
  • 11:11 Two bombs hit street in Achrafieh
  • 11:02 Trucks bombed in Chamoun Street in Hadath
  • 10:35 Bombs hit Haifa 10:28 Air strike on Beirut southern suburb
  • 10:20 Air strikes kill at least 43 civilians on the morning of Wednesday
  • 09:30 Air strike on the entrance of Zahle near Kssara
  • 9:19 Five civilians dead in air strike near Baalbek
  • 09:14 Hezbollah Social service centre destroyed
  • 09:12 Two air strikes on the towns of Ghazieh and Sultan Yaacoub resulting in one dead
  • 09:01 More than 21 dead in Srifa town attack
  • 07:35 Air strikes on West Bekaa & especially Nabbi Sheet town
  • 06:48 Air strike on Ramlieh
  • 06:30 Around 35 dead 7 wounded in attack on Srifa near Sour
  • 06:20 Five dead in Maaraboun village on border
  • 06:18 Renewed bombing on Ansarieh in south of Lebanon
  • 06:03 Bombing of the Saksakieh bridge near Bablieh
  • 05:51 Air strike hits Choueifat
  • 05:40 Air strike hits Southern suburb
  • 04:15 Air Strike hits Nasrallah avenue in Southern Suburb
  • 04:05 Renewed Israeli air strike hits Southern suburb
  • 02:59 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Saida
  • 02:36 Fires break out in Gallery Semaan
  • 02:19 Strong explosions around Airport area
  • 02:15 Trucks hit in Hadath area
  • 02:10 Israeli air strike on Tiro
  • 02:02 Fire breaks out as result of bombing of Gallery Semaan
  • 02:00 Air strike on Hadath Choueifat
  • 01:59 Air strike on Hadath
  • 01:55 240 dead since the beginning of assault
  • 01:52 Israeli air strike on Choueifat
  • 01:20 Israel turns Southern Suburb into “Earthquake Zone”
  • 00:40 Phosphoric bombs hit Burj Qaloubeh in the South

Minute by minute:: July 19 (continued)

  • 23:22 Israeli shelling of al-Qubayat, Aindaqt road at al-Sha’ar intersection results in road being cut off; Shelling of Oudein results in number of fires; Shelling of Deir Jennine results in number of injuries
  • 23:18 Israeli fighter jets launch flare lights over Sour (Tyre)
  • 23:15 Israeli air strike on Sereine plateau in Bekaa valley; several injuries in al-Karak
  • 23:11 Israeli shelling destroys bridge connecting Ferzol and Turbol in Bekaa bombed
  • 23:03 Israeli shelling of Akroum and Deir Jennine in Akkar results in several injured
  • 22:55 Israeli air strike on al-Shehaynieh Bridge in Bidnayel; Israeli air strike on Baalbek
  • 22:53 Statistics for day: Israeli shelling results in 65 dead
  • 22:47 According to Israeli army, F16 Israeli plane crashes following take off
  • 22:44 Hizbullah rockets hit Naharaya in North of Israel
  • 22:39 Middle East Airlines will take off from Damascus
  • 22:36 Two killed and one injured on Koueikhat Bridge/Akkar Int’l Road
  • 22:35 Hariri accuses Syria of using Lebanon to fight Israel
  • 22:35 Israeli air strikes on Riyaq Airport in Bekaa Valley
  • 22:33 Israeli reconnaissance flights over Zahrani coast
  • 22:33 Israeli air strikes target Int’l road from Zahle until Sarein intersections
  • 22:23 Israeli shelling targets Deir Znoun / al-Faour in Bekaa valley
  • 22:18 Israeli air strike on al-Koueikhat/ al-Qubayat in Akkar
  • 21:58 Two Israeli rockets fall between Andkut and al-Qubayat in Akkar
  • 21:46 Israeli planes circle low over Northern Lebanon
  • 21:06 Israeli air strike targets al-Manshiyeh mosque in Burj al-Barajneh
  • 20:57 Israeli helicopter strike on north Tair Dibba
  • 20:52 Israeli expert: Israel lacks necessary artillery to attack Hizbullah headquarters
  • 20:49 Seven killed and six injured in Israeli air strikes on Ainata, Dibeen and Deir Keefa
  • 20:47 Middle East Airlines will take off from Damascus starting Friday
  • 20:45 Anan, Solana and Rice meet to discuss Lebanon on Thursday
  • 20:40 White House describes conflict in Lebanon as part of war against terrorism
  • 20:30 Israel: we will continue ground attacks on Lebanon despite our losses
  • 20:03 Israeli air strikes on Jouwaya
  • 19:53 Hizbullah launches new round of Raad 2 rockets on Haifa
  • 19:48 Israel removes flammable chemicals from Haifa
  • 19:44 France invites UN to discuss cease fire in Lebanon
  • 19:38 Demonstrations in Copenhagen against Israeli aggression
  • 19:34 Siniora: International community has not helped Lebanese government extend its control over Lebanon
  • 19:34 Siniora: end of Israeli occupation is only solution to crisis
  • 19:33 Siniora: We have overcome many wars over several generations, and we hope that this time you will stand by us
  • 19:32: Fouad Siniora states that no government can live on the remains of an entire nation
  • 19:23 Fouad Siniora calls on the international community to come to the aid of Lebanon and call for a ceasefire in his address to the diplomatic corps.
  • 19:16 Air strike on bridge connecting Rumaileh and Wardaniyeh
  • 19.02 : Air strike on area between Alman and Rumaileh, north of Saida
  • 18.56 : Air strike on environs of Shqaif Fort in Nabatiyeh
  • 18.48 : 300 dead and over 1,000 wounded since the beginning of the assault on Lebanon according to Lebanese Ministry of Health.
  • 18.48 : Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sultanov arrives in Damascus for discussions on resolution of Lebanese crisis
  • 18.32 : Israeli air strike on Arnoun in Nabatiyeh district
  • 18.32 : Renewed bombing of settlement of Naharya
  • 18.27 : Hizbullah claims six Israeli soldiers killed in Aitaroun confrontation and three tanks destroyed, while Israel claims two Israeli soldiers killed and nine wounded
  • 18.26 : Lebanese security source: Over 20 people arrested after passing information to Israeli air force
  • 18.22 : Israeli police deny Tel Aviv explosion
  • 18.15 : Two houses destroyed in renewed strikes on Southern Sraifa
  • 18.12 : Colonel Fouad Uthman and several soldiers wounded in Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School
  • 18.03 : Prime Minister Fouad Siniora: International community is not exerting effort to stop aggression on Lebanon
  • 18.00 : Israeli strike on Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School results in ten officers and soldiers wounded
  • 17.50 : Joint Lebanese Security Forces commanding officer and four soldiers wounded in Bint Jubail
  • 17.48 : Hizbullah destroys third tank in confrontation with Israeli army in Jebal Bat near Aitaroun
  • 17.47 : Strike on Joint Lebanese Security Forces headquarters in Bint Jbeil Vocational School
  • 17.42 : Hizbullah bombs settlements of Naharya, Remat Nephthali, Snir, Keryat Hayem, Maalout, Kiryat Mitskam and Keryat Bibalek
  • 17.32 : Russian Prime Minister Primakov: Lebanon is under threat of an invasion similar to 1982
  • 17.30 : Unifil: Israeli targets two Unifil bases in Marwaheen and Naqoura
  • 17.29 : Two Israelis killed in Hizbullah bombing of Nazareth
  • 17.20 : Over 20 people arrested on suspicion of collaborating with Israel
  • 17.10 : Two missiles hit Beirut Airport northern runway
  • 17.08 : Saad Hariri surprised by US stance towards attack on Lebanon
  • 17.00 : Tony Blair: No ceasefire before two Israeli soldiers are released
  • 16.59 : Israeli air strike on Hadi Nasrallah Bridge in Southern Suburb
  • 16.58 : Hizbullah destroys two Israeli tanks in Aitaroun
  • 16.58 : Israeli TV admits Hizbullah has upper hand in ground battles
  • 16.55 : 14,368 evacuees aided by Free Patriotic Movement and Reform and Change Bloc
  • 16.53 : Hizbullah bombs settlements of Tabaraya, Abdoul, Remat Nephthali and Sidi Elieazar
  • 16.49 : Explosion heard in Mkalles the result of burning of garbage in area
  • 16.46 : Israeli airplanes circle over Beirut and Southern Suburb
  • 16.44 : Huge fire breaks out in Israeli air force base
  • 16.40 : Air strike on Qalawiya and environs of Khirbet Sulum
  • 16.38 : Ain Ibel completely isolated for several days, with all aid efforts unable to reach the village, including food aid from the Free Patriotic Movement
  • 16.37 : Renewed air strikes on Beirut Airport fuel depots and runways
  • 16.35 : Peretz: Israel will not allow Hizbullah to redeploy on border with northern Israel
  • 16.25 : Hizbullah bombs Israeli weapons storage and large artillery base in Ain Zibtem
  • 16.22 : One Hizbullah and three Israeli soldiers killed in border battles
  • 16.20 : Renewed air strikes on Beirut Airport fuel depots
  • 16.12 : Israeli air strike on Beirut Airport western runway

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

حرب اسرائيل على لبنان في يوميها السادس والسابع- الاستهدافات المدنية

تواصلت الحرب على لبنان من قبل الالة العسكرية الاسرائلية العاتية، في اعنف حملة شرسة، لم يشهدها منذ سنوات، مطلقة حممها ومشكلة حزاماً من النار يلف مختلف المناطق، دون ان يخلو الحديث في الاوساط الطبية عن استعمال اسلحة محرمة وقذائف فسفورية، رصدها الدكتورين بشير شام في صيدا وعلي سرحان في النبطية.
واللافت دولياً تعدد الوفود الزائرة من بينها رئيس الوزراء الفرنسي "دي فلبان" الذي اقترح اعلاناً لوقف النار انسانياً، وتضامنه مع لبنان دون ان يخرج عن اطار سياسة حكومته المحددة بتطبيق القرار 1559، وغادره مصحوباً بأمان الله وبرعايا الدولة الفرنسية. وترافقت الزيارة مع وفد البعثة الدولية ، الخالية الوفاض من اي مبادرة او افكار واضحة يعمل لاجلها، بعد ان ركزت جهودها على مصير الجنديين الاسرائليين. بموازاة ذلك صدر موقف مجموعة الدول الثمانية المجتمعة في "بطرسبرغ" بالدعوة الى نشر قوة دولية لمنع حزب الله في جنوب لبنان من اطلاق صواريخه على اسرائيل، ويكون لديها تفويض من الامم المتحدة، فيما انهى مجلس الامن مشوارته المغلقة من دون اصدار بيان بشأن الوضع الذي وصفه مسؤول في الامم المتحدة بأنه " حرب مفتوحة" فيما أوضح مسؤول كبير في وزارة الخارجية الامريكية طلب عدم ذكر اسمه ان واشنطن تريد ان تترك لاسرائيل الوقت كي تفكك حزب الله قبل الدعوة الى وقف النار. ويأتي الموقف العربي الخجول والمتسم برتابته متناغماً مع الوضع الدولي
هذه الحماية التي توفرها امريكا لاسرائيل في عملياتها العدوانية الماحقة لشعب بأكمله، تشكل عقاباً للشعب اللبناني واضعافاً للدولة اللبنانية بتدمير بناها التحتية ومنشأتها المدنية. ومما يؤسف له ايلاء مهمة تطبيق القرار الدولي لأداة اسرائلية...
وأهم ما تميزت به العمليات العسكرية الاسرائلية التدميرية في يوميها الماضيين، باستهدافاتها للجوانب التالية:
- انحسار الضغط الناري عن بعض المناطق، ومضاعفته على مناطق اخرى في البقاع الغربي وبعلبك والرميلة قرب صيدا وجبيل، وبشكل تواصلت معه دوامة الموت والتدمير في ظل اجتياح ناري جرى ويجري لسائر المناطق، من دون ان يوفر المدنيين والمنشأت الحيوية وهوائيات الاتصالات ومراكز الردارات العسكرية ومحطات الطاقة والمحروقات والمصانع وثكن الخدمات العسكرية ... بحيث بلغت الضحايا في اليوميين الماضيين أكثر من ستين ضحية ، وما يفوق المئة جريح . وقد اوردت الصحف اللبنانية احصاء اوليا لعدد الضحايا الذين بلغوا حتى مساء امس 245 ضحية و552 جريحاً . والمستشفيات مكتظة بالجرحى، وهي بحاجة للمواد الطبية اللازمة. يضاف الى ذلك ان عدد من الجثث التي مازالت تحت الانقاض بدات تتعفن وتفوح منها روائح كريهة، قد تسبب انتشار امراض واوبئة...

- استهداف ثكنات ومواقع الجيش اللبناني:
اغار الطيران الحربي على ثكنة خدمات الجيش في الجمهور، وبلغت عدد غاراته سبع غارات. ادت هذه العملية الى سقوط 11 جندياً شهداء و39 جريحاً. وترافق هذا القصف بتحذيرات اسرائلية للجيش وتهديد بقصف مختلف ثكناته ومواقعه. كما يأتي هذا الحادث بعد استهداف موقع "العبدة" على الحدود اللبنانية الشمالية. وفسرت استهدافات الجيش بأنها رسالة موجهة له لكونه يعلن عن دعمه للمقاومة.
وسجل في محلة كفرشيما سقوط جسم غريب بعد استطلاعه، تسبب بحرائق، مما استدعى الدفاع المدني العمل على اطفائه، حيث تعرض عناصره لغارة جوية ادت لاحتراق عنصرين وجرح اخرين، بالاضافة لعدد من الضحايا المدنين، وضحايا عسكريين في ثكنة الجمهور المجاورة.

- جديد المجازر
- مجزرة بلدة عيثرون "بنت جبيل" مبنى محمود احمد عواضة، ذهب ضحيتها 13 مواطناً بينهم 9 اطفال وعدد كبير من الجرحى. علماً بأن ثمانية منهم يحملون الجنسية الكندية.
- مجزرة قانا "صور" استهدفت منازل ال غضبان وقدوح ذهب ضحيتها أكثر من ثمانية اشخاص بينهم اطفال.
- مجزرة القاسمية قرب النهر ذهب ضحيتها 3 فلسطنيين وجرح 4 أطفال .
- مجزرة علي النهري "البقاع" قصف مبنى ادى لمقتل 6 مدنيين بينهم طفلان.
- مجزرة في محلة الشمس خراج شحيم ادت لمقتل خمس اشخاص واصابة عشرة بجروح .
- وفي صبيحة هذا اليوم كان من البارز ارتكاب مجزرة في بلدة صريفا "صور" ذهب ضحيتها 23 مواطناً و30 جريحا. ومجزرة سلعا "صور" ذهب ضحيتها 11 مواطناً عدا الجرحى ومجزرة في النبطية ذهب ضحيتها ام واطفالها الثلاث والمربية...

- استهداف المصانع
- تدمير مصنع شركة "فاين" لتصنيع الورق الصحي ومعملاً لصناعة الكرتون في بلدة كفرجرة شرق صيدا.
- تدمير معمل "البان لبنان" في بعلبك
- تدمير معمل للبلاستيك بين بلدتي برج الشمالي والبازورية.
- قصف معمل تكرير المياه الاسنة بين الكفور والشرقية في منطقة النبطية.
- تدمير مصنع قبلان لتصنيع الفرش في المصيلح.
- تدمير معمل الموسوي لتصنيع مواد البناء في بعلبك.

- محطات المحروقات المستهدفة
- محطة جميل الحوراني في بنت جبيل.
- محطات ممتدة على جانبي المدخل الجنوبي لمدينة بعلبك من بينها محطة توتال لشفيق الطقش. محطة غصن ، محطة عباس الدبس محطة "طبيخ" في دورس.
- استهداف شاحنات النقل العامة:
يسجل في هذا المجال ضرب شاحنة على طريق زحلة- ظهور الشوير محملة بالادوية المقدمة من الامارات العربية المتحدة، وعودة عدد من سيارات الاسعاف المقدمة بدورها باتجاها سوريا. والموكب كان يرفع علم الصليب الاحمر.
قصف عشرات الشاحنات في محلة كفرشيما التي هربت من المرفأ واحراقها
غارة على مثلث صيدا الرميلة علمان "الجسر الرئيسي ب 4 صواريخ استهدف فان نتج عنه وفاة شخصين وتعذر سحب جثتهما كما اصيب سيارة خاصة صودف مرورها لحظة الحادث .
غارة على شاحنتين في جبيل متوقفتين على جانب الطريق.

- قدر عدد النازحين من بلداتهم اكثر من نصف مليون، وتحتضن صيدا حوالي خمسة الاف مواطن، يتم توزيعهم على المدارس الرسمية، ويجري التعامل معهم من قبل الجمعيات الاهلية بروح انسانية عالية.
- اهتمت سفارات الدول الغربية برعاياها وقد بوشر باجلائهم عن لبنان، كما ان الامم المتحدة طلبت من موظفيها غير المسؤولين مغادرة الاراضي اللبنانية.

الجمعية اللبنانية لحقوق الانسان
لبنان 19 تموز 2006

Thousands Isolated in a Sea of Destruction

Bourj El Barajneh Refugee camp. Beirut Lebanon

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

First I would like to start with the situation here in Beirut. War has prevailed everywhere and the destruction has become our daily bread. First and foremost starting with Bourj Al Barajneh camp that is stuck in the middle of the fire and bombardment isolated from the surrounding areas leaving the residence suffering the tension of war and scarcity of life, since most of the Lebanese people were able to leave their place and houses to other parts of Beirut. Whereas the camp residence have no where to resort to except to stay in the camp.

Al Bourj camp is located in the southern suburb of Beirut surrounded by Hezbollah area where the bombs strike is very intensive day and night. It has three main entrances from the airport road other from Haret Horek and another one from the Bourj area. So all the bombing is around it. Therefore, the best way to reach the camp is from the airport road which has become very dangerous and targeted at anytime of the day and night with no previous warning which endangers our lives as well ….

As you could perceive I am the director of the Women's Humanitarian Organization in the camp as the war started people rushed to the supermarkets to supply with food but the supermarkets and shops were empty during the first hours. Immediately, the first idea that came up to my mind was how to aid my people in the camp and provide them with prompt assistance as a result of the severe conditions the Palestinians were living before and during the war were lamentable.80% of them are unemployed or have part time jobs and sometimes seasonal jobs. They earn their livings on day by day basis. So the critical question is how they could manage through this hard situation.

On 15-07-06,I visited the camp searching for answers to my question. I found out that people have decided to stay in the camp due to lack of any other place they can resort to due to shortage of money and housing. For to leave the camp it will cost them a lot in order to find a place and hire a car especially that they don't wish to relive the experience of being refugees for the second time. They told me we are already refugees do we need to be refugees again ? Today, 18-07-06 I went again to the camp and god grief I cant really describe that horrific trip. My car was the only moving vehicle Everywhere was in deep silence and destruction. It's only 4 km from my house to the camp the first half of the way was manageable but as we approached the camp it seemed to me from the first impression as if haunted by ghosts. No one can enter the area as it is extremely dangerous with the bombed airport on one side and the now totally destroyed Shi suburbs on the other.

It was a scene of total devastation with all the buildings and roads totally smashed. I was shocked and overwhelmed. There was the smell of death and destruction everywhere.

The moment I entered the camp I felt I was on an island so isolated from the surrounding. I joined the other NGOs and arranged for an emergency meeting with them for a long term plan to aid the camp. We didn't know where to start from, the needs were so massive and beyond our expectations. It's true that we have had a long experience during the past war but the situation now is different.

For now we have no hierarchal structure in the camp or maybe has almost disappeared. In the past the PLO was in charge and provided people with all the assistance, but now the question is who could carry this burden along with us (NGOs)? Even the NGOs are very tight with funds. All the shelters in the camp are not viable for protection at all. They have not been used since 1987 not even enough medical resources. The women, children and elderly are terrified and trapped after days of sustained brutal bombing of the entire area around our camp. There is no electricity, no fuel for the generators, no medial supplies and we are in urgent need of food and drugs for the children and the elderly.

As a result of our meeting all NGOs and activists have agreed upon the following needs:

Raising health & medical awareness regarding the situation especially that they are using chemical weapons and bombs and people need to be aware how to deal with such a situation. Babies' and children's food, mainly milk and diapers. Emergency medications: ventoline, for asthma, diabetic tablets, medicine for high blood pressure. Dressing materials, cardiac medicine, antipyretic, antibiotics, and medicine for diarrhea. Candles and matches. Drinking water, the camp lacks sources of water (people usually buy the drinking water) Detergent and insecticide. First aid workers (run courses) Gasoline for electricity generators for the hospitals, Fire extinguishers, First aid kits and stretchers. Electricity generators to facilitate life and for the work of the NGOs.

Our recent statistics show the following:

200 families fled into the camp from the surrounding area(those who lived for a long time ago outside the camp in Hezbollah area )and have no other place to resort to in Beirut.

1500 children under 6 years. 450 elderly with chronic diseases. 20,000 living in the camp.

By the end of the meeting we divided ourselves and took upon our responsibilities different tasks upon which to clean the shelters and mobilize ourselves for emergencies hoping to receive the support and funds on time to be able to provide our people with the urgent supplies and provisions needed. I left the camp praying to god to keep this road safe in order to come back again to our people with the aid and help.

We are facing a humanitarian crisis on an unprecedented scale and we call on the international community to stop Israel's total destruction of Lebanon and the killing of innocent civilians. We are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and we ask all good people in the world to help us. Anyhow, a little aid makes difference. A beam of light gives hope to people in spite darkness.

For contact: Women's Humanitarian Organization Director Olfat Mahmoud Phone no: 00961 3 019 775(mobile) Tel& fax: 00961 1 840 239 e-mail: palwho@gmail.com

Minute by Minute :: July 19

  • 09.30 : Israeli Air raid at the entrance of Zahleh near Kssara
  • 09.19 : Five civilians dead in air strike near Baalbeck
  • 09.14 : Hizbullah Social service centre destroyed
  • 09.12 : Two air raids on the towns of Ghazeh and Sultan Yaacoub resulting in one dead
  • 09.01 : More than 21 dead in Srifa town attack
  • 07.35 : Air raids on West Bekaa & especially Nabbi Sheet town
  • 06.48 : Air raid in on Ramlieh
  • 06.30 : Around 35 dead 7 wounded in attack on Srifa near Sour
  • 06.20 : Five in dead in Maarboun village on the border
  • 06.18 : Renewed bombing on Ansarieh in south of Lebanon
  • 06.03 : Bombing of the Saksakieh bridge near Bablieh
  • 05.51 : Air strike hits Choueifat
  • 05.40 : Air strike hits Southern suburb
  • 04.15 : Air Strike hits Nasrallah avenue in Southern suburb
  • 04.05 : Fresh air strike hits Southern suburb
  • 02.59 : Israeli air strike on outskirts of Saida
  • 02.36 : Fires in Gallery Semaan
  • 02.19 : Strong explosions around Airport area
  • 02.15 : Trucks hit in Hadath area
  • 02.10 : Air strike on Tiro
  • 02.02 : Fire starts due to bombing of Gallery Semaan
  • 02.00 : Air strike on Haadath Choueifat
  • 01.59 : Air srike on Hadath
  • 01.55 : 240 dead since the beginning of the assault
  • 01.52 : Israeli air strike on Choueifat
  • 01.20 : Israel turns the Southern into “Earthquake Zone”
  • 00.40 : Phosphoric bombs hit Burj Qaloubeh in the South

Minute by Minute :: July 18 (continued)

  • 00.00 : Citizens of Ain Ebel call authorities for food supplies and medical aid as they have been lacking for 5 days
  • 22.24 : Strike ion Qassimieh and targeting a Lebanese army vehicle resulting in wounds
  • 21.46 : Israeli raid hits bridge el Sim East of Saida
  • 21.44 : Israeli military ships apporaach Zahrani area
  • 21.36 : Israel raids on Ghandourieh and Burj Qalawi
  • 19.39 : Eleven 11 Dead and 29 wounded in the shelling of the Lebanese army in Jamhour & Kfarshima
  • 19.27 : Air strike on Cadmouns area in Tyr
  • 18.12 : Rockets hit settlements North OF Israel
  • 18.03 : Aabassieh town shelled
  • 17.36 : Hizbullah bombs Haifa again
  • 17.32 : Bombing of Deir Ahmar bridge next to Lebanese army checkpoint
  • 17.23 : Israel air strike destroys house on its inhabitants in Qana and raids on Batm Mountain in Siddikin
  • 17.23 : Raids on the rods of Burj Chamali
  • 17.17 : One dead in rockets launched on Israel
  • 17.10 : Air raids on West Baalbeck and Jabanet Macchouk next to Tyr
  • 17.09 : Air raids on outskirts of Kfarkellah
  • 17.02 : Bombing of Ibn Sina Hospital in Baalbeck
  • 17.00 : Raids on Brital road
  • 16.52 : Air riads on Lebanese cost from Naqoura to Tyr
  • 16.50 : Bombing of Baalbeck – Riyaq road
  • 16.46 : Immense fires on outskirts of Kfarkellah due to shelling of phosphoric bombs
  • 16.45 : UN decides to evacuate its staff
  • 16.42 : Haifa launches emergency sirens
  • 16.40 : Raids on east of Nabbi Sheet
  • 16.25 : Raids on Tal Abiad near Baalbeck
  • 16.24 : Five US ships to evacuate US citizens
  • 16.20 : Another raid on Baalbeck
  • 16.05 : Rain on Deir Qanon town near Tyr
  • 16.00 : Olmert to the US Israel will continue its war
  • 15.58 : Rocket falls in Saghbin but does not exploe
  • 15.51 : Bombing of Lebanese army check point near the Qaraaon dam
  • 15.51 : Child Nial Faaour wounded from the shelling pf Der E l Ahmar
  • 15.40 : Raids on Qaraoun dam and Aitaneet
  • 15.36 : One civilian killed and two wounded in Aita El Fukhar
  • 15.35 : One dead in Karak near Zahleh
  • 15.34 : Air raid on Halouseh
  • 15.27 : Raid destroys Rahaiya Al Wadi bridge
  • 15.03 : Two raids on the West Bekaa
  • 15.02 : Raid near Syrian border on Rashaya
  • 14.52 : One Jordanian dead and two wounded in strike on Dhour Shoueir – Zahleh road
  • 14.46 : Raid on the Yanta, Deir Ashayer, Baka triangle
From:
www.tayyar.org

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Minute by Minute :: July 18

www.tayyar.org

14.39 Air strike on Baalbeck, Saidi and Majdloun in the Bekaa
14.37 Hizbullah announces that it hit ammunition storage in upper Galilee
14.32 Air strike on bridge above the river Litani (Hawch Rafka)
14.27 Air strikes hit several bridges in Baalbeck
14.17 President of the Republic visits bombarded Lebanese army sites and wounded
14.10 Villages of Remich, Ain Ebel, & Debel under bombing
13.54 Israel Army: Hizbullah attacks decline and the military offence will last some 3 to 4 weeks
13.52 Medical supplies and pharmaceutical products carriage burns in Tarshish – Zahleh
13.46 Missiles hit Tabaraiya in Israel but no casualties reported
13.46 Emergency sirens launched in Tabariya (Israel)
13.35 Lebanese PM calls international community to Lebanon’s assistance
13.27 Continuous air strikes on Tyr’s suburbs
13.25 UAE ambassador in Beirut: UAE’s Medical convoy escapes bombing
13.22 Orthodox Church in Rashayia hit by phosphoric bombs
13.17 Hizbullah fires bombs on Haifa
13.04 Six rockets hit Safad
13.01 Hizbullah fires rockets on Tabaraiya
12.56 Two air strikes on outskirts of Baalbeck
12.51 Renewed bombing of Dhour Choueir – Zahleh road
12.50 Big explosion heard in Haifa
12.44 UAE ambulance convoys retreats back to borders after being shelled
12.42 Air strike on Baalback hills
12.42 Renewed bombing of Beirut Southern Suburb
12.37 Shelling targets UAE ambulances on Dahr Al Baidar road
12.35 Air strike hits truck convoy on Tarshish-Zahleh road and results in people wounded
12.33 Air strike on church in Rashaya El Fukhar and leaves injuries
12.29 Sound bomb on the city of Zahleh driving citizens to shelters
12.07 Dhour Choueir – Zahleh bombed
12.05 Kfarshima and Wadi Chahrour surroundings under shelling
12.04 Two civilian convoys hit on Zahleh Dhour Choueir road
11.56 New air strikes on Zahleh surroundings
11.53 Israeli warships hit villages of Tyr
11.39 Israeli Foreign Minister declares refusal of international forces deployment in Lebanon
11.05 Sirens launched in Haifa - Fires explode again in “Liban Lait” (dairy products) factory - Australian foreign minister announces that Israel refuses a short ceasefire just to evacuate Australian citizens
10.26 Bombing nears Baalbeck’s historical temples
10.25 Media talks about 9 Lebanese solidiers killed and 41 wounded in night bombing of Jmhour and Kfarshima
9.08 Ten killed and thirty wounded in Jmhour bombings
8.29 Death toll in Lebanon goes up to 210 since the beginning of the war on Lebanon
8.08 11 killed Tuesday morning in more than 50 air strikes on several regions
07.51 Israeli jets bomb south Lebanon and kill six at least
07.20 Israeli jets bombs and destroys a truck transporting cement and another empty
07.01 Air raids on old historical town of Byblos
02.56 Renewed bombing of Beirut’s southern suburb
02.10 House of ANB TV channel reporter completely destroyed in Baalbeck
02.10 Two air raids on the town of Bednayel in Baalbeck
02.05 Two air strikes target plastic factory and the Justice Palace in Baalbeck
02.03 Bombing of Wadi Chahrour, Kfarshima, Baabda, Souther subirb, Choueifat
01.35 Heavy air raids over the mountains
01.20 Renewed bombing of Beirut’s southern suburb
01.13 Aitaroun massacre counts 9 children out of the 13 dead of the family Awadah
01.07 Hizbullah targets Safad and injures five people as well as other towns north of Israel

Main News Items - Tuesday 18 July

  • The inhabitants of Shabaa are asking for assistance and evacuation.

  • The inhabitants of Tayr Harfa are asking for assistance and supplies.

  • The inhabitants of Rashaya Al Fakhar are blocked in the church of the town and are calling for evacuation.

  • Besieged families on the road between Shoukrin and Zibdine are asking for assistance.

  • Israel targets UAE ambulances in Dahr el Baidar.

  • Phosphorous bombs hits the Orthodox Church in Rashaya.

  • 1000 persons displaced from Bint Jbeil are asking for immediate assistance.

  • United Nations requests that the transportation of patients and injured people from the South to Beirut be provided.
  • Shortage in food supplies for 280 families in Daraya.

  • Shortage in milk and food supplies in Ain Ibl.