Updates on the aggression against lebanon: July 2006

Monday, July 31, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-30

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Minute by Minute:: July 31

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:39 Israeli air landing attempt on western slopes of Mount Lebanon, 4 Israeli air strikes on Faraya, Aayoun al-Simane road
23:25 French foreign minister meets Iranian counterpart in Beirut, emphasizes Iran’s important role in region
23:17 UN High Commission for Human Rights wants independent investigation into shelling of Qana
22:51 Reuters: Medical sources say rescue workers retrieved 49 civilian bodies on Monday from rubble of demolished houses and vehicles destroyed by Israeli shelling in villages in southern Lebanon
22:35 Five people injured in Israeli air strike on civilian car near Masnaa border point
22:29 President Bashar al-Assad calls on Syrian army to be ready in light of “current regional challenges”
22:25 Houla residents call on Red Cross to evacuate 300 persons under siege
22:21 Speaker of Parliament Berri to Annan: Israel has announced its 48 hour suspension of air strikes to serve two objectives: forcing all people to leave their homes in southern Lebanon in order for Israel to scorch land, and appeasing heightened international anger thus absorbing demand for cease-fire
22:19 Saudi government holds Israel responsible for war crimes in Lebanon
22:11 Mayor of London calls for demonstration in British capital to demand immediate cease-fire in Lebanon
21:35 French consulate resumes work on pending visa applications starting Wednesday
21:08 Hezbollah announces thwarting Israeli incursion in Aita al-Shaab
21:02 Russia: immediate cease-fire is crucial after Qana massacre
21:00 Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrives in Beirut this evening; will
meet Lebanese counterpart Fawzi Salloukh, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and number of officials
20:10 Syrian-made bomb explodes during passage of Israeli troops in Golan Heights
19:35 Olmert holds press conference: no cease-fire in coming days; we will cease attacks when threat is removed and soldiers are returned
19:31 Israeli air strike on Civil Defense car in Beqaa injures three people
19:30 Naval ships and Israeli helicopters rush to rescue targeted warship
19:11 Israeli air strike on al-Masnaa
19:10 Israel breaks air strike suspension on southern Lebanon, launching air strikes on al-Taybeh to support Israeli troops in ongoing clashes with Hezbollah
19:05 Lebanese security sources confirm Hezbollah strike on Israeli warship facing Sour (Tyre) coast; Israel denies
19:01 Hezbollah announces destruction of Israeli Saer warship facing Sour (Tyre); 53 crew members include officers and soldiers
19:00 Israeli army destroys truck near Lebanese-Syrian border
18:51 UN extends mission of peacekeeping force in Lebanon for one month
18:50 Haaretz: Israeli army has destroyed so far two thirds of Hezbollah's long-range rockets
18:40 Two Israeli air strikes on al-Masnaa on Lebanese-Syrian border; one targets civilian truck
18:30 Hezbollah: we are confronting Israeli troops attempting to advance towards Aita al-Shaab, al-Qawzah and Ramiyeh triangle
18:25 Peretz: Israel will broaden range of operations in Lebanon
18:20 UN says it needs security guarantees from all sides to reinforce aid efforts in southern Lebanon
17:15 al-Jazeera: Bush rejects cease-fire and insists on radical solution to Lebanese crisis
17:10 Child found alive under rubble in Qana
16:50 French foreign minister Douste-Blazy holds press conference at Grand Serail
16:20 Israeli radio: prominent political source expects government to agree tonight on expanding military operations in Lebanon
15:45 15 people pulled out alive from ruins of building in Bint Jbeil
15:25 Human Rights Watch holds Israel responsible for massacre in Qana and says warning civilians does not give it right to strike
15:20 Eight bodies pulled from Sour (Tyre) and Nabi Shit roads
15:15 Israeli artillery shelling on Kfar Kila and al-Adayseh
14:45 Hezbollah announces destruction of 5 Israeli tanks, 2 bulldozers and armoured jeep in confrontations at Kfar Kila / al-Adayseh axis
14:20 al-Arabiya: al-Adayseh and al-Taybeh burned completely as result of Israeli shelling
14:15 Intensive Israeli shelling on al-Adayseh in southern Lebanon
14:10 Israeli army chief of staff Dan Halutz back in hospital again for chest pains
14:00 UN relief convoy leaves Beirut for Qana
13:40 Israeli army announces it has carried out air strikes on al-Taybeh to support ground troops
13:30 Israeli radio: shells land on Kiryat Shmona
13:28 Douste-Blazy: we insist on immediate cessation of military operations, to be followed by negotiations to reach political agreement
13:17 Russia criticizes delay in calling for immediate cease-fire
13:14 Rice expects truce soon and suspension of air strikes
12:53 al-Arabiya: renewed Israeli shelling on Qana after yesterday’s massacre
12:52 Lahoud: Lebanese army will enter battle if Israelis invade Lebanon
12:48 Israeli war and surveillance planes circle heavily over Masnaa border area
12:46 Maariv: 11 Israeli soldiers injured in clashes near al-Taybeh since last night
12:35 French foreign minister Douste-Blazy calls for cease-fire, exchange of prisoners, return of Shebaa Farms, implementation of Taif treaty and drawing of borders; also stated that France supports deployment of international forces only on agreement of both sides
12:25 Israeli army states three soldiers wounded in clashes with Hezbollah in Kfar Kila
12:19 Lebanese security sources: one Lebanese soldier killed and three injured in Israeli shelling of army barracks
12:13 Israeli air strikes on al-Oweida near Marjeyoun
12:09 Israeli warships shell Lebanese army barracks in al-Qasimiyeh, casualties reported
12:08 al-Jazeera: 26 bodies found under rubble in Srifa in southern Lebanon
12:05 Israeli air strike targets public taxi on al-Aabbasiyeh / Sour (Tyre) road, wounding driver
12:03 Peretz: Israel cannot accept immediate cease-fire
11:58 Israeli defense minister: operations against Hezbollah to increase and army will fulfill aims of Israeli government
11:45 Israeli radio: three Israeli soldiers wounded when their combat vehicle overturned near al-Taybeh
11:42 Israeli defense minister: war against Hezbollah will change situation in region
11:25 Rice leaves Israel to return to US
11:22 Three Israeli soldiers wounded by anti-tank rocket
11:06 Israeli artillery shelling on outskirts of al-Qaouzah and Beit Lif; Israeli surveillance plane circle heavily over area
10:58 Hezbollah announces three Israeli tanks destroyed in ongoing clashes on Kfar Kila / al-Aadayseh axis
10:55 Israeli artillery shelling on Kfar Shouba and outskirts of Kfar Hamam in southern Lebanon
10:50 Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army on Kfar Kila / al-Adaiyseh axis
10:38 Israeli radio: Israeli army retains right to retaliate should it come under Hezbollah attack
10:20 Israeli radio denies Hezbollah shelling of Kiryat Shmona
10:07 Israeli radio: no cease fire before deployment of international forces
10:05 al-Jazeera: 4 Hezbollah rockets target Kiryat Shmona
09:56 Iranian foreign minister to visit Beirut today
09:53 Israeli justice minister: suspending air strikes does not mean end of war against Hezbollah
09:13 French foreign minister arrives in Beirut
08:15 Israeli air strike on Hezbollah targets in Yanta
02:40 Qatari draft statement on Qana refused; Security Council looks into French statement
02:30 Iran demands UN take action against Israel for crimes against humanity
02:24 French foreign minister visits Lebanon Monday
02:02 Over 5,000 people demonstrate in Trocadero Square in Paris, carrying Lebanese flags, in protest over Qana massacre
01:48 Emergency Saudi – Jordanian summit in Jeddah
01:45 Saudi Arabia confirms support for Lebanese government and condemns Qana massacre
00:22 Israel agrees to stop air operations on southern Lebanon for 48 hours to investigate Qana massacre

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: transport & vital sites

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-29

Minute by Minute:: July 30

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23.45 Israeli shelling on Aita al-Shaab
23.35 Security Council session is adjourned on Qana issue to allow representatives to consult their governments
23.25 Olmert: war on Lebanon to continue despite what happened in Qana
23.10 Israeli Army announces establishment of 2km buffer zone along border with no infrastructure or trace of Hezbollah
22.50 Israeli air strike on civilian car in Douris near Baalbek
22.20 Failed Israeli landing attempts near Baalbek, blocked by Lebanese army anti-aircraft artillery
22.10 Tunis announces 3 day mourning period for victims of Qana massacre
22.05 Israeli warships renew shelling on Sour (Tyre)
22.02 Annan calls on Security Council to demand cease-fire
22.00 Israeli army: 4 soldiers injured in clashes in South Lebanon
21.55 Five additional bodies retrieved in Qana and three still missing
21.45 French foreign minister in Lebanon tomorrow
21.35 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Jbeil and Kesrouan
21.30 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Aainata and al-Yammouneh
20.55 Prime Minister Siniora declares Monday official day of mourning for victims of Israeli aggression
20:15 France calls on UN to declare immediate cease-fire
19:45 Israeli source: Over 150 rockets launched from Qana
19:40 China strongly condemns Qana massacre
19:05 Lebanese UN ambassador, in speech to Security Council discussion meeting, demands council meet officially to discuss Lebanon's request for immediate cease fire
19:00 Annan calls for immediate cease-fire in Lebanon and asks Security Council to condemn Qana massacre
18:45 Security Council begins emergency meeting concerning Lebanon
18:40 Kuwait donates $500 million in deposits to Central Bank and $300 million in aid to Lebanon
18:22 Hezbollah stops Israeli army advance at al-Aadayseh, destroying tank and causing casualties
18:00 Israeli air strikes on Iqlim al-Tuffah cut off roads in area
17:55 Israeli ground advance on Kfar Kila – Houla axis
17:52 Fierce Israeli shelling on eastern quarter of town of Mayfadoun
17:51 Syrian vice president Farouq al-Sharaa expresses condolences to Salloukh for victims of Qana massacre
17:50 Hezbollah rockets fall in vicinity of Haifa
17:30 Prime minister Fouad Siniora holds press conference to address diplomatic corps, demanding immediate cease-fire and Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
17:25 Emergency meeting of Security Council concerning Lebanon on Sunday
17:20 Siniora calls on Security Council to meet immediately to call for cease-fire
17:19 Hezbollah declares Israel "will bear consequences of its massacre in Qana"
17:10 Olmert notifies Rice that Israel needs 10 or 15 additional days to complete attack on Hezbollah
16:20 Security Council holds urgent meeting today at 6 pm to discuss Qana massacre
15:57 Olmert and Rice hold second meeting today on Lebanon
15:56 Israeli government spokesperson: Israel accepts responsibility for Qana massacre and will conduct investigation to find out what happened
15:53 Lebanese army personnel vehicle burned in Israeli air strike on Sarba, Iqlim al-Tuffah
15:43 Israeli air strikes on Houmine and Ain Qana and area between Ansar and al-Zrayriyeh
15:38 Israeli air strike on Lebanese army barracks in Sarba in Iqlim al-Tuffah
15:30 Bint Jbeil Hospital management comes under Israeli shelling as verified by al-Jazeera correspondent
15:25 Geir Pederson, personal representative of UN General Secretary, condemns Qana massacre and demands international investigation
15:20 Solana: EU is working for immediate cease-fire in Lebanon
14:43 Fierce shelling on Yohmor
14:40 Hezbollah launch number of rockets on bordering area of Metulla (Mtolleh)
14:33 Berri to al-Arabiya: I appeal to protestors in Beirut to be wary of those who may instigate internal disputes
14:30 Siniora summons Security Council member nation ambassadors
14:20 Olmert: Hezbollah will not shake us and battle will continue
13:31 Four Israeli air strikes on al-Baysariyeh
13:28 Large fires in Metulla (Mtolleh) settlement in Galilee
13:23 Israeli air strike on Mashghara and Litani River in Sohmor
13:20 Pope Benedict calls for immediate cease-fire
13:19 Israeli air strike targets vegetable truck near Riyaq Hospital in Beqaa, no casualties reported
13:10 Five Israeli air strikes on al-Qaraoun Dam
13:08 Five civilians killed including mother and her two children in Israeli shelling of house in Yaroun
13:06 Eight Israeli Golani battalion soldiers killed under rubble of demolished building in al-Taybeh
13:05 Rice: planned discussions in Beirut to be postponed
13:04 Rice: time for cease-fire in Lebanon
13:03 Berri: conditions for exchange of soldiers have changed after Qana massacre
13:02 Pederson: UN has requested more than once immediate cease-fire
12:52 European Commission describes Qana attack as horrific, calling for immediate cease-fire
12:38 Nabih Berri calls on protestors to stop attack on ESCWA building
12:35 Israeli air strike targets truck near Lebanese army post in Riyaq
12:34 UN strongly denounces Israeli shelling on Qana and calls for investigation
12:25 Angry protesters storm ESCWA building in Beirut
12:20 Protestors attack ESCWA building in Beirut
12:17 Hezbollah: Qana massacre will not go without retaliation
11:56 French president Jacques Chirac denounces Qana slaughter
11:55 General Aoun on ANB: Lebanese parliament must meet immediately to demand cease-fire
11:44 Israeli landing attempts in al-Taybeh to retrieve Israeli killed and wounded
11:30 Israeli military sources confirm infiltration attempt near al-Khiam
11:19 King Abdullah strongly denounces Qana massacre
11:10 Michel Aoun on ANB: no human emotion whatsoever can accept massacres taking place
11:00 Lebanon announces Rice will not visit Beirut and suspends negotiations until cease-fire implemented
10:58 Siniora: we demand immediate and unconditional cease-fire
10:44 Israeli prime minister announces he is no hurry to implement cease-fire
10:39 Australia calls for establishment of credible peace keeping force in Lebanon
10:38 Rice working to reach cease-fire agreement between Lebanon and Israel
10:37 Blair discusses peacekeeping force in Lebanon with Bush and Chirac
10:32 Twenty two children massacred in Qana, including disabled children
10:29 Israel: 3 soldiers injured in clashes with Hezbollah in al-Taybeh and one soldier injured in al-Aadayseh
10:28 Ten settlers injured in Hezbollah shelling of northern Israel
09:55 Witnesses: Israel used weapons that release gases in its shelling of Qana, causing people to become nauseous and lose balance
09:10 Second massacre in Qana: over 55 killed so far, most of them children and women
09:05 Hezbollah rockets land in Haifa and Akka (Acre)
08:50 Hezbollah Katyousha rockets hit residential building in Kiryat Shmona, no casualties reported
08:01 Haaretz: Israeli army renews ground attack on southern Lebanon
03:05 Lebanese security officials to AP: hours after Israeli army announced retreat from Bint Jbeil, troops massed near al-Khiam; sources say that Israeli troops, supported by 12 tanks, have been seen near Metulla (Mtolleh) settlement near al-Khiam, apparently readying for new incursion attempt
03:00 Israel officially retreats from Bint Jbeil, at least 14 civilians killed in Israeli shelling

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-28

The Maps of Israeli Assault on Lebanon are developed by a group of activists to demonstrate the reality of the Israeli assault on Lebanon. An act of collective punishment that is overreaching and unequivocal, and opposite to Prime Minister's Ehud Olmert claim that Israel is "not fighting the Lebanese government or the Lebanese people".

The map is our attempt at understanding the cumulative impact of such an attack on our lives as citizens and on the thousands being killed or displaced daily. The figures and numbers on the map speak for themselves. As you look at the map, we urge you to remember that these dark dots you see, are villages and towns where thousands of civilians reside, the majority of which are now numbers in a long list of dead and displaced.

Minute by Minute:: July 29

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:40 Israeli helicopters circle over Zahrani
23:20 Israeli reconnaissance planes circle over west Beqaa
23:06 French President rejects deployment of international forces in Lebanon before cease-fire
22:19 Haaretz: Rice hopes to reach cease-fire agreement by Wednesday
21:03 Israeli air strikes on al-Shqif Fort and Arnoun in southern Lebanon
21:01 Two members of international forces injured in Israeli air strike on Lebanese border
20:42 Three consecutive Israeli air strikes on Masnaa area near Jdeidet Yabous
20:28 Israeli air strikes behind Lebanese customs cuts off road between Masnaa and Jdeidet Yabous (Lebanon-Syria border)
19:35 New round of Katyousha rockets fall on Carmiel, north Israel
19:31 Israeli TV channels transmit Hassan Nasrallah's address live
19:30 Israeli planes renew air strikes on Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil
17:41 al-Jazeera correspondent: Fierce Israeli air strikes on Bint Jbeil
17:36 Rice arrives in Tel Aviv to discuss war on Lebanon with Israeli officials
17:33 Fierce shelling targets Marjeyoun valley, fires break out
17:30 Israeli official to Reuters: Israel will not call for immediate disarming of Hezbollah as condition to end fighting
17:20 Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez compares Israel's attacks on Lebanon to Hitler's actions
17:15 UN: Gathering peace-keeping forces for Lebanon is difficult because Washington did not condemn killing of international observers
17:10 One woman, her five children and one other person killed in Israeli air strike
16:51 Testimonies about Israel using weapons banned in Lebanon
16:50 Katyousha rockets on northern Israel result in fires breaking out
16:47 Haaretz: Katyousha rockets on Nahariya, one person wounded
16:45 Lebanese army donates 250 million lira to Red Cross in appreciation of its sacrifices
16:37 US donates $10 million to Lebanese army
16:35 Geagea: international combat force on border is best way to protect Lebanon
16:30 Hezbollah rockets fall on Akka (Acre)
16:25 Israeli army officially declares withdrawal from Bint Jbeil, ahead of its aerial bombardment
16:20 Israeli air strikes on Hayy al-Bayyada in Nabatiyeh
16:18 US president George Bush: Lebanese war part of broader battle against terrorism and strategy must be placed to end violence
16:10 Hezbollah launches rockets on Safad
16:00 Israeli government: international force on Lebanese-Syrian border essential to prevent weapons from reaching Hezbollah
15:58 Six civilians killed in Israeli air strike on town of Ain Aarab in Western Beqaa
15:54 Israeli air strike on area between al-Nmeiriyeh and al-Sharqiyeh in Nabatiyeh
15:20 Hezbollah states it has shelled Tabarayya (Tiberias) again
15:05 Warning sirens in Haifa
14:40 Haaretz: Hezbollah rockets fall on Ma’alot and Tabarayya (Tiberias)
14:35 Lebanese army seizes Grad rockets near Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine headquarters in Hosh al-Qanaaba
14:24 Israeli air strikes on towns of central sector in Bint Jbeil
14:23 Israeli artillery shelling on al-Shnaiyeh and outskirts of al-Qlayleh
14:22 Warning sirens in Carmiel and Galilee
14:21 Fierce artillery shelling on border town of Yaroun
14:20 UN relief convoys head for Marjeyoun tomorrow
14:12 Israeli air strike on al-Bisariyeh valley near al-Zahrani
14:02 Israeli air strike targets Habboush river
14:00 Israeli army claims rockets which landed in Afula are Syrian made
13:55 France regrets Israel’s refusal of 72 hour humanitarian cease-fire in Lebanon
13:53 Rice will present Israelis with plan for deployment of international forces
13:51 Second small bus targeted in Gaza in Western Bekaa
13:45 Israeli security minister: we hold Lebanese government fully responsible for Hezbollah’s actions
13:42 Relative calm in Nabatiyeh and Zahrani areas
13:35 Hezbollah denies Israeli statement claiming loss of 20 fighters
13:27 US Department of State Secretary Rice welcomes positive step Hezbollah took in accepting Lebanese government’s decision for cease fire
13:25 UN states that one fifth of Lebanese people are homeless
13:21 Heavy Israeli artillery shelling on Maroun al-Ras
13:20 Israeli government states it will not announce deadline for concluding attack on Lebanon
13:01 Three relief planes arrive from United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Egypt
12:56 Small truck targeted on Gaza / Sultan Yacoub road in western Bekaa
12:42 Israeli shelling on Litani River
12:35 Israeli air strike on al-Taybeh in Marjeyoun
12:28 Israeli air strikes on al-Khardali Bridge; prevents trucks carrying supplies from Nabatiyeh to travel towards Marjeyoun
12:17 al-Arabiya correspondent: Israeli troops redeploying in south
12:16 Javier Solana: UN will adopt resolution on international forces in Lebanon
12:15 Beirut stock market to reopen its doors next week
12:13 UNIFIL official fears Israel will totally destroy Sour (Tyre)
12:10 Israeli air strikes on houses in Shehabiyeh
12:01 Israel refuses 72 hour humanitarian cease-fire requested by UN citizens affected by war
12:00 Hezbollah rockets target Safad
11:55 Israeli artillery shelling on outskirts of al-Samaeiyeh and Majdal Zoun in Sour (Tyre)
11:26 Israeli air strikes on al-Taseh stream, and between Ain Boswar and Jarjoua
10:49 Israeli surveillance planes circle over Baalbek
10:18 Renewed shelling of villages surrounding Sour (Tyre)
10:14 Israeli army announces it has carried out 60 air strikes since yesterday (Friday)
10:13 Egyptian president Husni Mubarak refuses to expel Israeli ambassador to Egypt
09:58 Israeli airplanes circle at low altitude over Sour (Tyre)
08:52 Israeli air strike on Jarjoua – Louayzeh road, Israeli pamphlets dropped on Zaoutareen
08:50 Israeli air strike on Ain Boswar – Jarjoua road, road cut off
08:33 Israeli air strike on Deir Aamis and Qana; Israeli shelling targets outskirts of al-Hiniyeh, Zibqine and Jbal al-Botm
07:33 Two Israeli rockets hit Galerie Semaan crossing in south east Beirut
04:15 Israeli air strikes destroys al-Aassi bridge in Hermel
03:37 Bush delegates Rice to Middle East again
02:01 Lebanese wounded refuse to evacuate to Jordan for treatment
01:47 Russia supports participation of Hezbollah in resolution of conflict
01:45 China and Saudi Arabia call for immediate cease-fire
01:40 Countries that may join international force in southern Lebanon to meet on Monday in UN
01:04 Israeli army admits reconnaissance plane crashed over Barouk Mountain due to technical failure, and that Israeli air strike targeted plane and destroyed it
00:53 UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Jan Egland, calls for 72 hour cease-fire to allow evacuation of injured and transport of food and medicine to areas affected by war
00:30 Following several hours of calm, clashes renewed between Israeli army and Hezbollah in Maroun al-Ras

Friday, July 28, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-27

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

Minute by Minute:: July 28

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

21.20 Four killed in Israeli air strike on Qanoun al-Nahr
20.56 Israeli Channel 10: IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz hospitalized
20.51 Hezbollah launches over 100 rockets into Israel today
20.36 Three Israeli air strikes around Baalbek
20.33 Red Cross appeals for 63 million euros for urgent relief
20.31 Israeli army admits pilot-less reconnaissance plane crashed in Lebanon
20.26 Seven Israeli air strikes on area where Israeli reconnaissance plane crashed in western Beqaa
20.22 Two Israeli air strikes on Toumat Niha and repeated circling over central Beqaa by Israeli planes
20.21 Two Israeli air strikes on Tallet al-Rumtani at foot of Barouk Mountains, above Kefraya
20.10 Israel announces 3 Hezbollah fighters killed in Bint Jbeil
20.04 Israeli air strike on truck carrying agricultural products near industrial city in Zahle
20.03 Hezbollah rockets hit hospital in border city of Nahariya
19:42 Bush: Rice will be back in area tomorrow to attempt to arrive at lasting stability; aim of international force to serve as bridge between southern and northern Lebanon; important thing is for Israeli and Lebanese governments to agree to international force and not Hezbollah; we want implementation of resolution 1680; we shall direct all efforts towards just peace and towards providing aid and putting end to violence; we seek to rebuild infrastructure; we want Lebanon that is free from foreign intervention
19:40 UN marks Monday as date to start planning deployment of international force to Lebanon
19:20 Two Israeli air strikes on Ansar in Nabatiyeh
19:15 Haaretz: rockets on Afula are Iranian Fajr rockets
18:35 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov: any solution to Lebanese conflict must be coordinated with all sides involved including Hezbollah
18:30 Clashes between Israeli army and Hezbollah resume in Bint Jbeil
18:29 Israeli air strike on Arab Salim
18:21 Israeli press: Israeli settler seriously wounded in shelling on Safad
18:19 Over 90 rockets launched from Lebanon on northern Israel today
18:15 al-Jazeera correspondent: Hezbollah launches round of rockets on Kabri, Gesher Haziv, Matzuba and Nahariya
18:10 Israeli military base hit by rockets on Afula
18:08 al-Manar TV: Israeli spy plane crashes over Barouk Mountain
18:02 Katyousha rocket on northern Israel wounds three Israeli soldiers
18:00 British prime minister receives petition with 7,500 signatures condemning Blair’s pro-Bush stand
17:57 Attempts to put out fires caused by Hezbollah’s Khaibar I rockets on Afula continue
17:52 Israeli TV: rocket that targeted Afula weighs 100 kg of explosives
17:50 Hezbollah statement verifies “beyond Haifa” phase has begun
17:38 Israeli air strikes on Mashghara and Ain al-Tineh in Bekaa and road connecting Mashghara to Aitanit
17:30 Haaretz: Israeli planes target launch pads of rockets that hit Afula 17:20 Hezbollah’s Khaibar I rockets target area 50 km from Haifa
17:09 Israeli air strike on Civil Defense vehicle on Masnaa road
17:05 Israeli air strike on Sohmor; targeting of petrol station in al-Suwayra
16:59 Israeli army spokesperson states 50 rockets launched today (Friday) from southern Lebanon landed in north Israel, resulting in 3 injuries and material losses
16:57 Hizbollah launches Khaibar I rockets on Afula
16:54 Israeli air strike on Aitanit Mashghara in Western Bekaa
16:53 Israeli air strike on al-Suwayra-Rashaya road targets bus carrying passengers
16:38 Hezbollah targets Afula with “advanced” type of rockets
16:29 EU Troika delegation meets with Fouad Siniora
16:05 Israel notifies Syria that it has no intention of attacking that country
16:00 Russia publishes list of terrorist organizations which does not include Hamas or Hezbollah
15:57 Press convoy shelled on way out of Rmeish in Alma al-Shaab; casualties reported
15:55 US Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman after meeting Fouad Siniora: Lebanese government took important decision which will help achieve cease-fire
15:50 Al-Arabiya TV: Danish army announces UN has decided to withdraw international observers from southern Lebanon
15:45 Hezbollah renews shelling of Safad, Ma’alot, Nahariya, Carmiel, Akka, Snir and Delton intelligence service base
15:35 Larson: cease-fire in Lebanon difficult to achieve without Syria and Iran
15:20 al-Jazeera: Israeli army announces withdrawal from Maroun al-Ras, but insists it is for tactical reasons
15:15 Hezbollah announces Israeli army withdrawing from Maroun al-Ras and al-Masoud Hill
15:05 Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Hamid Reza Asefi: Iran’s support for Hezbollah political and diplomatic, not military
14:55 Jordanian TV launches donation campaign for Lebanon and Palestine
14:45 Haaretz: rockets target Rosh Pina, Tiberius, Hula, Galilee and Kiryat Shmona, injuries reported
14:35 Chirac appeals for UN resolution for cease-fire as soon as possible
14: 15 Two Israeli air strikes on town of Ali al-Nahri in central Beqaa, casualties reported
14:10 Israeli air strikes on al-Naseriyeh and Ali al-Nahri in Bekaa
14:05 Israeli air strikes on hills behind Sour (Tyre)
14:00 Israeli air strikes on Kfar Jouz in Nabatiyeh
13:55 al-Jazeera correspondent: warning sirens heard in Haifa and Carmiel
13:50 Five Jordanian planes carrying humanitarian supplies land in Beirut airport
13:40 Five Israeli air strikes, within 15 minutes, on Mashghara / Aitanit road
13:30 Heavy flow of refugees on al-Naqoura road fleeing towards Saida (Sidon)
13:20 Washington denounces insinuation that Rome conference gave Israel green light to attack Lebanon
13:17 Israeli air strike on Mashghara
13.15 Clashes near Maroun al-Ras
13:05 Israeli air strike on Safad al-Battikh destroys church
13:00 Oil spill reaches Syria
12:58 Civilian bus targeted on Kamed al-Louz road
12:55 Tens of people flee seven southern villages after Kofi Annan intervenes; inhabitants of Srifa and Selaa appeal for removal of corpses buried under rubble
12:52 Rice declares that she will return to Middle East once groundwork has been laid
12:29 Israel targets civilian bus on Kamed al-Louz road in western Beqaa, no casualties reported
12:28 Evacuation of foreigners continues through Beirut Port, where 5 ships arrived to evacuate Americans, Canadians, Australians and French
12:27 Israeli air strike on Sour (Tyre) results in deaths and injuries
12:26 Artists Syndicate launches campaign titled “Lebanon will remain Home of Life” on Tuesday
12:25 Jordanian military plane lands in Beirut airport carrying 20 tons of medical and food supplies on board
11:56 Yedioth Ahronot: Hezbollah rockets hit building in Ma’alot settlement injuring 10 people
11:51 Israeli air strike on Safad al-Battikh destroys church and two other buildings
11:44 At least five Katyousha rockets fall in central Galilee
11:42 Israeli warplanes circle over Saida (Sidon)
11:13 Traffic absent from Beirut streets, people rush to buy newspapers
11:12 Israeli army spokesman confirms 200 Hezbollah fighters killed in 17 days
11:11 Arrival of first International Red Cross convoy to Marjeyoun
10:56 Civilians flee towards Beirut from Yaroun, Ain Ibl, Rmeish, Debel, Aita al-Shaab, Ramiyeh, Bebnine, Kounine and al-Sultaniyeh
10:41 Hezbollah rockets fall between Safad and Rosh Pina
10:39 Israeli air strike on Kfar Jouz kills three people and injures two
10:33 Israel raises state of alert in middle of country and deploys Patriot launch platforms
09:49 Israeli air strikes on Iqlim al-Tufah and Lebanese army post between Ansar and Kawthariyet al-Riz
09:25 Israeli air strikes on populated areas in al-Muraifaa
09:22 Israeli air strikes on al-Tasseh River in southern Lebanon
09:20 Israeli air strikes on Jabal Abu- Rashid and Birket Jabbour in Western Beqaa
09:18 Assafir: Syria responds to Israeli airplanes circling over al-Masnaa border region near Jdeidet Yabous, for first time since July 12, according to Lebanese security sources
08:49 Three Hezbollah rockets target Akka (Acre)
07:56 Hezbollah rockets target northern Israel
07:20 Israeli air strikes on al-Qliyeh al-Maaliyeh in district of Sour (Tyre)
03:48 Precarious calm on all Lebanese fronts
03:18 Lebanon officially announced 510 killed and 1,850 wounded; Lebanese health minister Mohammad Jawad Khalifeh said identity of 352 killed is known, while 58 killed have not been identified yet and 100 bodies remain trapped under rubble
02:58 Israeli defense minister announces that Israel has no intention of striking Syria which, along with Iran, supports Hezbollah, adding: we have no intention of opening front with Syria, but we hope Hezbollah doesn’t drive us to that
02:47 Estimated 10-30 ton oil slick covers Lebanese coast from oil leaking into Mediterranean as result of Israeli bombing of power station
02:19 Bush adamantly against cease-fire in Lebanon, indicating he wants permanent-not fake-peace
00:15 Israeli minister: Rome conference gave Israel green light to attack Lebanon

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-26

Minute by Minute:: July 27

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:55 Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army in Bint Jbeil area
23:45 AP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Israel pressed self-destruction button when it attacked Lebanon
23:40 Israeli air strikes and artillery shelling of Ainata and Aitaroun in Bin Jbeil area
23:25 Lebanese cabinet unanimously endorses Siniora’s proposal at Rome conference
23:18 Israeli air strike on al-Qasmiyeh area in southern Lebanon
23:08 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Kesrouan
23:05 Katyousha rockets target Galilee
22:50 UN Security Council adopts statement expressing shock over killing of UN international forces personnel in Lebanon in Israeli shelling, without indicting Israel
22:30 Truck targeted near Ay’aat west of Baalbek
22:25 EU: Fighting in Lebanon could continue for weeks
22:05 Israeli reconnaissance planes circle repeatedly over Baalbek
21:55 Israeli air strike on Nabatiyeh area
21:45 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam
21:35 al-Jazeera reporter: Intensive circling of Israeli airplanes above areas adjacent to border with Syria
21:05 France suggests creating buffer zone on Lebanese border
21:03 Israeli army located in 3 areas in southern Lebanon
21:00 Vatican criticizes Rome conference refusal of cease-fire
20:55 Israeli air strikes on Sh-hour, Arzoun, Srifa triangle and Horj Mahrouna
20:30 Three Israeli air strikes between Bissariyeh and Tufahta in southern Lebanon
20:05 Israeli army chief of staff does not expect war in Lebanon to stop
19:55 Two Israeli air strikes on valley between Tufahta and Qaaqaaiyet al-Snoubar
19:45 Israeli army warns inhabitants of Ain Baal and Batouliyeh to evacuate before night fall
19:40 Haaretz: several wounded in shelling of Kiryat Shmona
19:35 Hezbollah resumes shelling of Kiryat Shmona settlement
19:25 Human Rights Watch states Israel using cluster bombs against civilians
19:20 Two Israeli helicopters circle at low altitude in front of al-Zahrani
19:07 Ex-minister Sleiman Franjieh to al-Jazeera: Lebanese government must not offer concessions because time is in its favor; real challenge after war is establishing true and capable state; Lebanese people are more committed than politicians; February 14 group is betting on Israeli agenda”
19:00 Hezbollah rockets target Kiryat Shmona
18:45 Hezbollah rockets launched into northern Israel result in break out of fires
18:30 Three-story building on main road between Zifta and Nabatiyeh targeted
18:20 Lebanese health minister: 600 Lebanese killed so far
18:00 Sky News: Rice cuts short visit to Malaysia to return to Middle East
17:55 Hezbollah targeting of chemical facilities in Kiryat Shmona injures 10 people
17:50 Three Israeli air strikes on entrance to Zifta
17:45 EU states cease fire must be reached in Lebanon
17:40 Israeli air force increases air strikes on southern Lebanon; 80 Hezbollah rockets land on northern Israel
17:35 Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert: goals of 17 day-long Israeli attacks have been accomplished
17:25 Israeli army warns inhabitants of Ain Ibl to evacuate town
17:20 Arab youth break into EU headquarters to protest yesterday’s resolutions
17:15 Yedioth Ahronot: over 10 wounded in northern settlements and fires break out in Kiryat Shmona
17:11 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Aadshit
17:10 Heavy air strikes on Iqlim al-Tuffah; civilians flee area towards Saida (Sidon) and Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp
17:05 Tele Lumiere TV: our losses as result of Israeli shelling exceed $1.5 million
17:00 Fierce Israeli air strikes on al-Nabatiyeh
16:26 Israel continues air strikes on Lebanon following bloody day for its troops in South Lebanon
16:15 Israeli air strike on Habboush river
15:48 Forty rockets fired from Lebanon land in northern Israeli towns, resulting in one minor injury and material damages
15:45 According to survey published by UK Daily Telegraph, majority of British oppose Israeli attack on Lebanon
15:20 Israeli cabinet calls up three additional army reserve units
15:15 Israeli air strike on motorcycle in Jouwaya kills Nigerian citizen
15:10 al-Jazeera: Chirac opposes any NATO role in Lebanon
15:00 Jordanian plane lands in Beirut airport carrying aid supplies
14:50 Rice willing to return to Middle East at any time
14:45 UN Security Council meets again to condemn Israeli attack on UN peace keeping force post in Lebanon
14:30 Israeli government decides to increase air strikes on Hezbollah
14:25 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Sour (Tyre), one woman killed
14:20 al-Jazeera: Israeli air strike on Amal offices in Selaa in district of Sour (Tyre)
14:15 Fires continue in Jiyeh power station due to ongoing fuel leakage
14:10 Israeli air strike on former municipality building in Sour (Tyre)
14:05 Arrival of 19 trucks carrying food supplies to al-Arida border area in northern Lebanon
13:55 Saudi television campaign for Lebanon collects SR156.5 million ($42.6 million) in few hours
13:40 Israeli defense minister opposes widening of ground operation in Lebanon
13:05 Haaretz: Israeli army suggests large-scale ground operation that would extend to al-Awali River and continue for 2 months
13:35 According to survey from Forsa Institute for German newsmagazine Stern, 75% of Germans against Israeli attacks on Lebanon
13:31 Inhabitants of Naqoura flee fierce Israeli shelling, heading towards Sour (Tyre) and Beirut
13:05 Ayman al-Zawahiri: We will not keep silent towards what is happening in Gaza and Lebanon
12:50 Israeli air strikes on Hariss, Qana, al-Rimadiyeh and al-Sheaaytiyeh
12:45 Fierce Israeli air strikes on Deir Qanoun and Ras al-Ain near Sour (Tyre)
12:40 Two Israeli air strikes on al-Maqaleh in al-Zrariyeh
12:25 al-Jazeera: UN peace keeping forces call on inhabitants of Naqoura to leave UN post, threatening them with dogs
12:25 Jordanian engineers arrive in Beirut airport with intent to repair it in order to allow arrival of international aid
12:23 Israeli tanks infiltrate to Lebanese border
12:21 Two Israeli air strikes on Iqlim al-Toufah
12:20 ANB: Israeli government decides to increase air strikes on Lebanon and limit ground attacks
11:38 Israel instructs citizens of Ain Ibl to evacuate immediately
11:32 Israel threatens to destroy every village from which rockets are launched towards Israel
11:22 Fierce confrontations between Hezbollah and Israeli army in northern area of Maroun al-Ras
11:16 Hezbollah rockets target Maalot, Kfar Vradim and Shomrat settlements
11:10 Ain Ibl citizens appeal to international aid agencies and Lebanese government to find solution to their situation
11:08 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of villages in the Nabatiyeh district
11:00 Australian foreign minister: sending peace keeping force to Lebanon is suicidal
10:52 Shelling of house in Arabsalim injures 3 people
10:50 Israeli air strike on Shoukine, 2 wounded
10:27 Israeli air strike on Arabsalim / al-Khiam road and west Marjeyoun near al-Mahmoudiyeh
10:16 Israeli air strike on Bekaa, one policeman killed and 2 soldiers injured
10:04 Katyousha rockets land in Safad, Carmiel, Maalot and Shlomi
10:00 Two Israeli air strikes on Anqoun - Sarba road
09:49 Israeli air strikes on Fana, Sidiqeen, Dair Amess, Salaata, Burj Qulwiyeh, Ma’aroub, Aitit and Mahroumeh
09:29 Israel movement on border with Lebanon
09:27 Israeli Minister of Justice: Rome conference gave Israel permission to continue operations in Lebanon
09:25 Israeli air strike on house in Jabshit
09:15 Israeli artillery shelling on Shaqra and Bait Hanoun in southern Lebanon
09:12 Israeli air strike on Zahle and Riyaq
08:53 Israeli air strike destroys house in Jbaa in southern Lebanon
07:54 Israeli air strike destroys Amal office in Salaa
07:52 Hezbollah Katyousha rockets target settlement of Maalot
04:14 Precarious calm over most Lebanese regions after Israeli air strikes that targeted Lebanese army barracks and Radio Liban in Amshit – Jbeil
04:04 Nine Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
03:27 Ottawa confirms Canadian citizen suspected of collaborating with Hezbollah arrested in Israel, but refuses to comment on accusations against him
03:19 Finish President of EU called for emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers on Tuesday, August 1, to discuss current crisis in Middle East
03:13 Reuters: over 1,000 Egyptians demonstrate in Cairo on Wednesday in support of Lebanon, challenging strict security measures and clashing with police in civilian dress who prevented large demonstration against Israeli; Egyptian actors Farouq al-Fishawi, Firdous Abdel Hamid and Khaled Sawi took part in demonstration
03:04 Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas: Lebanon and Palestinian Territories are being subjected to whole scale destruction in current violence in Middle East
02:23 Reuters: Senior Iranian security official visits Syria to meet with Syrian security officials
02:03 Israeli warships bombard Lebanese army barracks and Radio Liban in Amshit – Jbeil
01:43 Large fire breaks out in Lebanese army barracks in Amshit – Jbeil as result of Israeli air strikes
01:33 Third Israeli air strike on Lebanese army barracks and Radio Liban in Amshit – Jbeil
01:25 Two Israeli air strikes on Lebanese army barracks in Amshit – Jbeil
00:58 Olmert on al-Arabiya: attack on Lebanon will not continue for months
00:55 First consignment of Omani aid reaches Lebanon
00:40 Precarious calm on most Lebanese fronts for an hour

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-25

Minute by Minute:: July 26

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:47 AFP: Two thirds of Lebanese people support taking two soldiers hostage; 85% say Hezbollah right in fighting Israel
23:33 Two Israeli air strikes on Sarba Houmine center
23:28 Israeli military spokesperson admits one Israeli officer killed in Hezbollah ambush in Maroun al-Ras, and 3 others seriously injured
23:09 Israeli planes circle over northern Metn
22:33 Israeli air strikes on villages in Iqlim al-Tuffah and western Beqaa
22:31 Israeli planes target two trucks on Dhour el-Choueir road
22:29 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Ain al-Tineh in western Beqaa
22:06 Israeli air strike on Arab al-Jal – Sarba triangle in Iqlim al-Tuffah
22:02 Three Israeli air strikes on al-Zrariyeh area
22:01 Irish Defense Minister announces that commander of Irish team in Lebanon called Israelis 6 times on Tuesday to warn them against any aggressions near UN posts
22:00 Israeli reconnaissance planes circle over Zahle
21:29 Tens of Lebanese injured in Israeli air strike on residential building in Sour (Tyre)
21:21 Financial sources estimate cost of rebuilding Lebanon to date at $2 billion20:58 Reuters: China urges Security Council to denounce Israeli aggression on UN peace-keeping forces
20:42 AP: Iranian President Ahmadinejad calls for immediate ceasefire and unconditional negotiations
20:38 AP: Iranian President Ahmadinejad says US wants to redraw map of Middle East with Israel’s help
20:19 Haaretz: Five Israeli soldiers wounded in clashes in Maroun al-Ras
20:15 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Amal offices in Zefta
20:06 Israeli air strike targets truck on road to Masnaa on Syria-Lebanon border, destroying truck and injuring driver; driver is transported to hospital in area
19:53 Missile falls near Ansar
19:43 Hezbollah missiles target Haifa
19:39 Israel continues shelling of areas near UN posts in southern Lebanon
19:36 Israeli air strike on Masnaa road targets and completely destroys truck carrying medical supplies
19:33 Israeli military official: attack on Lebanon might stretch for weeks
19:25 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Western Bekaa
19:21 Israeli air strike on Sour (Tyre) results in civilian deaths
19:09 Member of Amal is killed in Israeli air strike on Zefta
19:04 Canadian government sets final deadline for evacuation of citizens from Lebanon; those wishing to leave must head towards Beirut Port within 48 hours
18:57 Heavy Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al-Hiniyeh, al-Eziyeh, al-Mansouri and al-Hawza al-Diniya in Sour (Tyre)
18:51 Clashes continue in Bint Jbeil and Aitaroun; Hizbullah resorts to night-time ambushes
18:49 Hezbollah kills Israeli intelligence group of four soldiers on Lebanese border
18:44 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Mayfadoun destroys three residential buildings at al-Ikha’ complex
18:42 Civilian Farid al-Duna killed in Israeli air strike on Zefta
18:35 French president Jacques Chirac: France can play pivotal role in international force in Lebanon
18:31 UN Security Council to condemn Israeli attack on UN post in Lebanon
18:29 MK spy plane circles over central Bekaa
18:26 Germany opposes deployment of NATO peace-keeping forces in southern Lebanon
18:14 Renewed Hezbollah bombing of Nahariya
18:09 Damascus calls for cease-fire and exchange of prisoners between Lebanon and Israel
18:05 Reuters: Irish general warns Israel of endangering UN personnel in Lebanon
18:02 Italy announces it will send soldiers to Lebanon as part of international force
17:57 EU foreign ministers meet on August 1st to discuss situation in Middle East
17:33 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir: “weapons should be in hands of formal army and government is responsible for safety of its citizens; I suggest that those concerned meet and reach solution to disarm Hezbollah according to protocol”
17:31 Saudi television begins campaign to collect donations for Lebanon
17:28 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir calls for implementation of international resolutions including 1559
17:26 Secret German efforts to arrange prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hezbollah
17:20 AFP: Israel suspects Hassan Nasrallah in Iranian embassy; Tehran denies claims
17:21 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir: I returned to Lebanon because that is my duty and there was no means of transportation from Cyprus except for US helicopter
17:19 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir: third power must intervene to separate two disputing nations; this power must deploy between all those who have yet to reach agreement, and Lebanon has not reached understanding with both Syria and Israel
17:18 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir: We must face these events with solidarity and political disagreement must not lead to what is going on now; we must treat situation with means available to us
17:17 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir: it is every person's duty to aid displaced without differentiation; there are those who say that what has happened today was going to happen in September, but it has happened and tragedy is great and unprecedented
17:15 Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir to al-Arabiya: ordeal this time harsher than ever before; church is working with Caritas on relief; Pope is following up situation in Lebanon on daily basis and has called on humanitarian organizations for help; he has called for cease-fire and believes all people alike – Palestinians, Jews and Lebanese – have right to live in peace
17:08 Hezbollah disagrees with Siniora’s plan except on cease-fire and exchange of prisoners
16:50 Hezbollah arrests 40 people in southern suburb of Beirut accused of spying for Israel
16:40 Rome conference statement supports deployment of UN international force in Lebanon
16:38 Fierce confrontations in Bint Jbeil, great losses for Israeli army
16:36 Chirac: Syrian regime incompatible with peace
16:20 Israeli air strike targets Amal office in Zefta
16:15 Israeli air strike on Nabatiyeh, al-Numairiyeh, Zefta triangle
16:12 Hezbollah rockets target settlements of Nahariya, Kiryat Bialik, Ghosh, Goren and Avivim
16:10 Siniora: Israel appears to have had pre-existing plan, as reaction was disproportional to action
16:05 Siniora: Hezbollah represented in Lebanese parliament and cabinet, and had great role in liberating Lebanese land occupied by Israel
16:04 Kofi Anan: UN international forces in bombed UN post were in contact with Israeli army; we await conclusion of investigation into killing of UN international forces by Israeli shelling
16:01 Siniora: there must be no weapons outside government authority; international force necessary to help Lebanese government impose its authority on country
15:58 Fouad Siniora: “it is important that we present our case to Rome conference participants; part of our country is still occupied, there are Lebanese detained in Israeli prisons and Israel continues to refuse to hand over maps of its landmines in Lebanon; we have asked participants to provide aid and most importantly cease fire; We must work to protect Lebanon and implement cease-fire”
15:55 Rice: “Syria has not fulfilled UN resolution 1559, while Iran also has obligations; UN Secretary General will call upon both these countries to fulfill their obligations as the time has come for each to make their decision”
15:52 Rice: there is still plenty for us to do and we are committed to taking swift measures to end violence through lasting peace and Lebanese government control over Lebanon
15:47 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in joint press conference: political framework necessary to resolve crisis; we will immediately begin to send humanitarian aid
15:44 D'Alema: talks have failed because of obstinate US opposition to cease-fire; participants adamant to achieve permanent cease-fire; discussions taking place to provide security assistance to Lebanese government; agreement to hold meeting for donor countries
15:42 Italian foreign minister Massimo D'Alema reads closing statement of Rome conference
15:40 Rome conference on Lebanese conflict concludes
15:36 Rice in press conference shortly
15:34 Chirac: France can play large role in international force in Lebanon
15:32 Chirac: we want cease-fire, political commitment and international force capable of firmly implementing this commitment
14:52 Hezbollah rockets target settlements of Kiryat Shmona, Gonen and Kfar Sold
14:45 Prime minister Siniora: Lebanon will take legal measures against Israel for compensation of damages and losses
14:26 Yedioth Ahronot: Over 25 injured among Golani battalion in Bint Jbeil clashes
14:20 EU describes Israeli shelling of UN forces unacceptable and calls for investigation
14:11 Haaretz: Hezbollah rockets target Tabarayya (Tiberius)
14:04 Hundreds of Lebanese and Arabs demonstrate in front of Israeli embassy in Washington for cease-fire in Lebanon
14:04 Israeli defense committee chief: determined to achieve goals in Lebanon
14:02 Haaretz: renewed Hezbollah shelling of Galilee
13:56 Israeli press: clashes in Bint Jbeil are moving from house to house and Israeli army sustains great losses
13:53 Prime Minister Fouad Siniora from Rome: they bring destruction and call it peace
13:49 Egyptian President Husni Mubarak: chaos may spread across Middle East if hostilities continue between Hezbollah and Israel
13:47 Egyptian President Husni Mubarak: there is agreement between Egypt and Saudi Arabia that Rome conference must come up with clear and definite resolution for cease-fire and rescue Lebanese people; no solution can be achieved before cease-fire is implemented and destruction stopped
13:42 Reuters: 418 killed in Lebanon since beginning of hostilities
13:34 Hezbollah rockets target Haifa, injuring many
13:27 At least 11 Hezbollah rockets fall on Carmail
13:14 Renewed Hezbollah shelling of Akka (Acre), Carmail and Safad; one rocket strikes empty apartment and another hits electrical appliances warehouse, injuring several people
13:05 Israel admits 13 soldiers injured in Bint Jbeil hostilities
12:35 News of 35 Israeli soldiers injured in Bint Jbeil
12:35 Heavy Israeli flights over al-Zahrani
12:25 Israelis remove bodies of Lebanese fighters killed from battleground
12:05 Environment Ministry recommends citizens keep away from polluted areas on coast
11:55 Israeli air strike on Aaitit, Maarake and Wadi al-Aaziyeh
11:50 Some 150 injured Lebanese evacuated to Jordan
11:45 al-Hurra TV: France suggests draft resolution at Rome conference as solution
11:40 Israeli military source: 9 Israeli soldiers killed and 25 injured in Bint Jbeil
11:26 Renewed Hezbollah shelling of Haifa
11:25 Rome conference begins discussions today on Lebanese crisis; Israel not participating in summit
11:20 Israeli airplanes drop pamphlets over Saida (Sidon) listing names of nine Hezbollah fighters killed
11:10 Finland calls for Israeli investigation regarding attack on UN forces
10:55 Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa, resulting in breakout of fires and two injured, one seriously
10:52 Israeli forces mass additional units on northern border overnight
10:50 Mubarak: Egypt will not enter war against Israel
10:40 Delegations continue to arrive in Rome to participate in discussions on Lebanese crisis
10:30 Beijing confirms Chinese UN observer killed in southern Lebanon
10:30 Jordanian plane carrying supplies lands in Beirut airport
10:22 Three Jordanian military planes to land in Beirut airport carrying UN supplies
10:20 410 Lebanese killed since start of Israeli attack on Lebanon
10:15 Renewed shelling of Haifa and Tabaraya (Tiberius)
10:00 One Israeli soldier killed and five wounded in fierce confrontations in Bint Jbeil
09:31 Israel takes Nasrallah’s statements seriously and is ready to face Hezbollah’s rockets
09:29 Power outage in Marjeyoun and surrounding villages after shelling of power station
09:26 Israeli shelling on outskirts of Baraashit, Shaqra and Tibnine
09:18 China denounces Israeli shelling of international forces base in southern Lebanon
09:14 Indian division rescues bodies of four UN observers killed in al-Khiam
09:07 Hezbollah in fierce clashes with Israelis in Tal Masoud and Aitaroun, Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil triangle
08:02 Five Hezbollah rockets fall on Tabarayya (Tiberius)
08:00 One Israeli soldier killed and five wounded in Bint Jbeil
03:48 Precarious calm on all fronts
03:40 Kofi Annan expresses pain and displeasure at apparently intentional Israeli attack on UN barracks
03:32 Israel expresses regret for killing of four UN observers
03:26 US Democrats criticize Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki’s comments on Israel
03:20 Aid agencies warn of imminent humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
02:50 Maronite Patriarch Nassrallah Sfeir: Lebanon is passing through most critical period it has ever known; he called on Lebanese to strengthen their unity to overcome present crisis and to keep Lebanon free, democratic and independent.
02:32 Israeli airplanes circle over Amshit and Batroun
02:20 Large number of Lebanese in Bahrain demonstrate in front of Lebanese embassy in support of Lebanon
02:15 Kofi Annan asks Israel to investigate its “targeting” of UN barracks
02:10 Reuters: Israel says it has killed Hezbollah commander in today’s clashes in southern Lebanon
02:00 20 people killed in Israeli shelling of southern Lebanon and Bekaa today
01:21 Hezbollah foil Israeli ground advance and destroy Merkava tank in Bint Jbeil
01:20 Hezbollah halts Israeli advance towards Center 17
00:19 Four UN observers killed in Israeli shelling near al-Khiam
00:14 Manar TV to broadcast statement by Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah
00:02 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli air strike kills a cultural figure of Hezbollah
00:01 Israeli shelling targets UN observer post in southern Lebanon; casualties reported

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-24

Minute by Minute:: July 25

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:45 Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maliki demands cease-fire in Lebanon, in opposition to Bush’s stand
23:35 Tunisian president Zein al-Abbidine Bin Ali calls for cease-fire in Middle East
23:10 Russia and Saudi Arabia for cease-fire in Lebanon
22:58 Berri: Rice’s basket of ideas to Lebanese government did not mention two Israeli soldiers
22:49 Renewed Israeli strikes on outskirts of al-Zrariyyeh
22:40 US Department of State senior official: disablement of Hezbollah capabilities requires time
22:35 Two Israeli soldiers injured in upper Galilee
22:23 Bush: our goal is to enforce permanent peace in Lebanon, not temporary peace
22:24 Continued Israeli air strikes on Litani river
22:15 Two Israeli soldiers injured in air strike on Mtoula
22:10 Rice refuses temporary cease-fire
22:01 3 Israeli soldiers injured in Bint Jbeil
22:00 UN spokesman confirms Israeli capture of Bint Jbeil
21:57 Israel warplanes circle over al-Matn and Keserwan
21:45 Israeli warplanes circle over South Lebanon
21:40 Eight Hezbollah rockets target Ma’alot and one falls on Carmiel, minor injuries reported
21:02 Israeli police arrest four people in Haifa protesting against war
20:58 Israeli police: Hezbollah launches 16 rockets on Haifa causing several casualties
20:22 Israeli army operations near Aitaroun
20:21 Morocco and UAE confirm their solidarity with Lebanon
20:20 President Mubarak arrives at al-Baha to meet with Saudi king
20:19 Israeli police disperse demonstrators against war in Haifa
20:18 Putin and al-Faisal attempt to find solutions acceptable to disputing sides
20:17 EU works to form international force to aid Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah
20:16 Red Cross declares some Lebanese villages not receiving aid
20:04 Israel releases two Lebanese arrested in southern Lebanon
20:02 Blair is increasingly criticized for stand on conflict in Lebanon
19:44 Israeli air strikes on villages in district of Sour (Tyre)
19:33 Hezbollah announces shelling of settlements of Kiryat Shmona, Gonen, Kfar Sold, Sidi Eliezer and Ramot Naftali
19:14 Hezbollah rockets target Safad and surrounding areas
19:11 Maariv: 10 buildings destroyed in latest air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
18:49 Iranian President Ahmadinajad: storm approaches Middle East and he who plants wind, harvests storm
18:39 Peretz: Israel will maintain security zone in South Lebanon
18:38 Jerusalem Post: casualties among troops in Israeli armored unit in Maroun al-Ras after coming under fire from Hezbollah
18:33 Israeli air strikes and shelling on southern suburb of Beirut
18:24 Hezbollah mourns death of two fighters and two medics, while Amal mourns three fighters and Communist Party two fighters
18:09 Four Israeli airplanes drop eight bombs on former al-Khiam prison
17:58 Hezbollah says fierce battles on outskirts of Bint Jbeil, not inside town
17:43 Hezbollah rockets target Haifa and northern Israel
17:39 Ongoing Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut
17:27 Israeli chief of armored vehicle forces: our troops have entered Bint Jbeil and we can enter Beirut if our government decides
17:15 Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut target Sayyed al-Shuhada complex and wall, as well as petrol station on Abdelnour Street and Hashem petrol station in al-Jamous
16:59 Haaretz: Hezbollah rockets target Kiryat Shmona, Safad and Nahariya
16:54 Ten Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut in less than ten minutes
16:44 Renewed bombardment and air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut after several hours of calm
16:42 Israeli air strike on road leading to Sere’en in Bekaa, one person killed
16:37 Israeli Defense Minister Amir Peretz announces Israel will maintain security zone on border until arrival of International forces to maintain security
16:31 Reuters: According to Israeli army sources, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in Bint Jbeil today, 20-30 Hezbollah fighters killed
16:26 Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert: Israel has strength and determination to continue fight against Hezbollah until its defeat
16:24 Prime minister Fouad Siniora leaves for Italy to participate in Rome conference heading delegation of ministers: communications: Marwan Hemadeh, finance: Jihad Azour, defense: Elias El Murr, foreign affairs: Fawzi Salloukh along with Michel Pharaon and Tarek Mitri
16:09 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Deir Kanoun Ras al-Ain
16:08 Hezbollah rockets injure 66 settlers this morning
15:46 Haaretz: new round of Hezbollah rockets fall on Hatzor and Safad
15:33 Heavy Israeli air strikes resume on al-Khiam
15:22 Israeli air strike on Kafra- Ain Zhalta road in Shouf Cedars Reserve
14:47 Haaretz: Gollani battalion units surround Bint Jbeil, 8 wounded in battles
14:41 Warning sirens in Haifa and Tabarayya (Tiberius)
14:38 al-Arabiyya correspondent: shelling of Nabatiyeh destroys industrial area
14:36 Israeli girl killed and thirty others wounded in Hezbollah shelling of northern Israel
14:23 Conflicting reports on Israeli occupation of Bint Jbeil; fierce clashes continue
14:17 UN forces: Israeli army trying to advance towards Yaroun
14:15 Heavy Israeli shelling on Bint Jbeil, 400 families caught in shelter in middle of town
14:10 Israel allows humanitarian aid for Lebanon through Beirut airport
14:08 Israeli army commander informs Knesset that Syria has placed army on full alert
14:06 Saudi Arabia contributes $500 million to rebuild Lebanon and $1 billion to Central Bank of Lebanon
14:05 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli forces not fully in control of Bint Jbeil
14:03 Saudi king warns of Middle East war if Israel does not stop attack
14:01 Six Israeli air strikes on environs of al-Khiam, Ibl al-Saqi and al-Khiam/Marjeyoun road
13:58 Lebanese army command calls on all soldiers and army reserve to help with relief work
13:50 Nabih Berri: only solution is for Israelis to withdraw from Shebaa Farms and Kfarshouba hills, hand over landmine maps and exchange prisoners; afterwards if US wants comprehensive solution, Lebanon will be part of it
13:37 Israeli shelling of populated area in Mays al-Jabal
13:35 Renewed Israeli shelling of several villages near Sour (Tyre)
13:30 Nabih Berri: Israelis lost number of tanks in Maroun al-Ras and were not able to advance; that is why every single house in Bint Jbeil is being demolished; there is no difference in outlook with Siniora
13:24 Italian Prime Minister: main aim of Rome conference is implementation of ceasefire in Lebanon
13:14 Nabih Berri to al-Arabiya TV: meeting with Rice was tense
13:12 German News Agency: 25 injured in Haifa as result of Hezbollah shelling
13:10 Fouad Siniora to lead Lebanese delegation to Rome
13:05 Olmert in favor of continuing war, Rice calls for new Middle East
13:01 Hezbollah shelling of Haifa results in many casualties
12:50 Israeli army claims to control Bint Jbeil following fierce battles, but Hezbollah denies claims
12:44 Israeli military air balloon flies over Southern Suburb of Beirut
12:43 UN forces confirm battles in Bint Jbeil
12:40 Samir Geagea after meeting with Siniora: ideas should include defining borders, prisoner exchange and Shebaa Farms
12:38 Hezbollah shelling of Haifa targets house and bus
12:30 Hezbollah shelling of Haifa injures 15 people, some in serious condition
12:23 Five Hezbollah rockets target western Galilee close to Ma’alot settlement, damaging number of buildings
12:20 al-Arabiya correspondent: Hezbollah rockets fall on Akka (Acre) and close to Nahariya
12:16 Hezbollah shell Haifa
12:15 Israeli air strike on Duwair, Toul, Zibqeen and populated neighborhoods in Bint Jbeil
12:11 Israeli air strikes on populated neighborhoods in Hareess in Sour (Tyre)
12:10 Hezbollah claims shelling Nahariya
12:05 Three Israeli air strikes on three houses in Hareess; reports of casualties
11:59 Siniora meets with Geagea in government Serail
11:59 Israeli air strikes on Bareesh and al-Housh
11:57 Olmert: we will continue fighting Hezbollah, but are not fighting Lebanese government
11:55 Hezbollah confirms ongoing battles in Bint Jbeil
11:50 Israeli air strikes on Marjeyoun and al-Khiam
11:48 French ship carrying relief supplies turned back by Israeli warships
11:34 Hezbollah statement on al-Manar TV denies that Israelis control Bint Jbeil; instead they are still on outskirts of town
11:32 Rice states in Tel Aviv that solutions in Middle East must be long term and not temporary
11:30 New TV and al-Jazeera: Four soldiers injured in battles in Bint Jbeil
11:29 Israeli shelling on al-Abassiyeh, al-Bazouriyeh, Jabal al-Butm, Burj Rahhal and Burj al-Shemali
11:25 Israeli Deputy Prime Minister on Al-Arabiya TV: no alternative but victory over Hezbollah
11:18 Caritas appeals for help to evacuate citizens of Ain Ibl
11:13 Israeli shelling on Ras al-Ain and air strikes on Tayr Dibba and al-Bazouriyeh
11:09 Lebanese Industrialists Association Deputy President, Wajih al-Bizri: industrial sector losses in Lebanon over $100 million
11:06 Bint Jbeil falls to Israelis, fierce battles taking place
11:02 Israel uses banned fissile bombs in Lebanon
11:00 Bashar al-Assad discusses situation with Annan; Olmert calls for excluding Syria
10:55 al-Jazeera correspondent: warning sirens in Haifa for second time this morning
10:45 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam destroy two buildings; casualties expected
10:32 Two Israeli warships appear off coast of Sour (Tyre)
10:02 Washington Post: Rice calls for deployment of international force in Lebanon led by NATO
09:54 Rice in Israel: time for emergence of new Middle East
09:41 Ehud Olmert announces resolve to continue attack begun by Israel on Hizbullah
09:25 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam, Kfar Kila and Dibeen; Israeli shelling on outskirts of al-Qleileh, al-Mansoura and al-Hiniyeh
09:17 Israeli radio announces army fighting in Bin Jbeil, village not fully under control yet. Israeli army spokesperson, meanwhile, announces Bint Jbeil fully under control
09:09 Israeli shelling targets outskirts of Zibdeen
08:41 Israeli TV: Israeli forces control Bint Jbeil
07:15 Seven family members killed in Israeli air strike on Nabatiyeh
03:38 Precarious calm on all fronts
03:35 US human rights organization accuses Israel of using cluster bombs
03:32 Kofi Annan requests one month extension for UNIFIL forces
02:47 Over 1,600 Lebanese injured since start of war
02:38 Around 400 Lebanese and 40 Israelis killed
02:28 Egypt refuses to take part in international force in Lebanon
01:35 Demonstration in Nicosia, Cyprus on Monday night, in support of Lebanese victims of conflict
00:36 Rice to Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni: help put an end to humanitarian situation in Lebanon

Monday, July 24, 2006

Minute by Minute:: July 24

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:48 French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy confirms that calling for cease-fire in Lebanon cannot occur without disarming Hezbollah and release of two Israeli soldiers
23:45 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert insists Syria is not partner in diplomatic negotiations aimed at finding solution to crisis in Lebanon
23:26 Hezbollah rockets hit settlements in northern Israel
23:25 70% of Sukleen employees have left Lebanon
23:21 Over 4,000 people took part in large demonstration in Tunisian capital this evening, denouncing continued Israeli aggressions on people of Lebanon and Palestine
23:20 Arab Media Forum General Secretary, Madi Abdullah al-Khamis, denounced fierce and inhumane attacks that Lebanon has been subjected to by brutal Israeli forces
23:18 UNICEF sent out urgent request for $23,845,000 to support children affected by current crisis in Lebanon and Syria, indicating that sum is part of overall appeal by UN agencies to provide relief to Lebanon, totaling $150 million
23:17 4 UN peace-keeping forces: Israeli tank shell injures 4 Ghanaian soldiers
23:16 Israeli chief of military intelligence declares in releases to Israeli press today that Lebanese Hezbollah has begun to activate dormant cells abroad planning attacks against Israelis; General Amos Yadlin confirmed in press conference: “Hezbollah attack units abroad have been reactivated”. In response to question, one expert stated Hezbollah has many members abroad
23:09 Israeli chief of military intelligence declares in releases to Israeli press today that Lebanese Hezbollah has begun to activate dormant cells; Israeli reconnaissance planes assessing targets
23:07 First tally of military operations on border between Hezbollah and Israeli army indicates drastic shift in military tactics employed by military wing of Hezbollah
23:06 Yedioth Ahronot: 30% of Haifa residents leaving city
23:05 Editorial board of ‘al-Haqa’eq’ magazine announces that building which houses their offices in Haret Hreik, al-Ghobeiri, Dourgham Street, has been completely destroyed
23:04 Two successive Israeli air strikes on environs of southern town of Kfarsir at 9 pm
23:01 International Committee of the Red Cross considers Israel in violation of international humanitarian law, which emphasizes sparing civilians and non-military personnel, in addition to medical and relief teams
23:00 Hezbollah announces deaths of martyrs Mohammad Yousef Osseily and Mustafa Ali Zalzali
22:57 Israeli air strike on Jbeil al-Baten
22:45 UNDP issues appeal to donor countries for $13.6 million for Lebanese refugees
22:40 South East Asia Foreign ministers call for immediate ceasefire under supervision of UN, accusing Israel of using unrestrained force in Lebanon
22:35 Rice in Israel: any agreement has to present long term solution
22:19 Israeli sources: Israeli soldier killed in clashes in Bint Jbeil
22:13 AP: Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri rejects Rice’s proposal, which contains conditions for ceasefire
22:00 Around 2,000 protestors demonstrate in front of Israeli embassy in Paris, carrying Lebanese flags
21:48 Renewed Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut
21:32 Motorcycle targeted on road between Qana and Ain Ba’al, killing driver
21:23 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Sour (Tyre)
21:22 Israeli airplanes circles at low altitude above Beirut and southern suburb
21:19 White House reasserts disapproval of ceasefire
21:15 Israeli air strikes on Kfar Rumman and Nabatiyeh
21:13 Fierce battles near Bint Jbeil
21:12 Fires break out in fields of Kiryat Shmona as result of Hezbollah shelling
20:54 Rice arrives in Israel
20:47 US dedicates $30 million in emergency aid to Lebanon
20:24 Israeli air strikes on Nabatiyeh
19:44 Rice leaves Lebanon for Cyprus on way to Israel
19:43 Israeli sources: two pilots killed in military helicopter crash in northern Israel
19:40 Intense Israeli air strikes on Iqlim al-Tuffah in attempt to isolate it from Nabatiyeh
19:39 AFP: Israeli shelling kills seven Lebanese, including children, and injures nearly 42
19:07 Hezbollah rockets hit Kiryat Shmona during Israeli president Moshe Katsav’s visit to settlement
18:47 Israeli air strikes on Tallet Hamamess in Bint Jbeil, reports of people killed and injured under rubble
18:45 Meeting at US embassy in Awkar that brought Rice together with majority MP group included light lunch of sandwiches and fruit. Ex-president Amin Gemayel was at center of majority MP group, flanked by MP Walid Jumblatt and Minister Nayla Mouwad
18:40 al-Jazeera: Israeli air strike on Sour (Tyre)
18:39 Israeli press: 80 rockets landed in Israel today, injuring 30 people
18:38 During visit in Beirut, Rice proposed setting up security zone between Lebanon and Israel in southern Lebanon, in addition to deploying Lebanese army and promoting role of UNIFIL in area
18:37 Egypt will demand immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah at international conference to be held in Rome on Lebanese crisis
18:35 Fierce clashes continue around Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon
18:26 New TV: meeting between Rice and Berri ends with no agreement
18:17 Warning sirens in Safad
18:11 Thousands of Sudanese demonstrate in Khartoum in support of Hezbollah
18:11 Egyptian – Saudi summit tomorrow to discuss war in Lebanon
18:10 Blair hopes that plan for Lebanon will be completed within days
18:08 Hezbollah shells Safad and Haifa with tens of rockets
18:00 Secretary of State Rice meets with MP majority group in US embassy in Awkar; prominent among those present is MP Walid Jumblatt
17:49 Israeli air strike on Sour el Hosh road near Lebanese Army barracks
17:28 Large fires break out in Misgav Am, Kiryat Shmona and Manara settlements
17:13 Blair in joint press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki: I want Israelis and Hezbollah to stop fighting, which is why we must have plan and international forces to forge security zone between Israel and LebanonMaliki: There is silence surrounding what Israel is doing to Lebanon
17:06 Rice leaves Ain al-Tineh for US embassy in Awkar without releasing statement
17:04 Blair hopes plan in place within days to stop war in Lebanon
16:56 Fierce Israeli shelling on Safad al-Batteekh kills 4 and injures over 20
16:44 Rice expresses deep concern over deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Lebanon
16:39 Several Hezbollah rockets hit town of Tabaraya (Tiberius)
16:37 Hezbollah says it has shelled Haifa again, expanding scope of shelling to settlement of Kiryat Bialik
16:31 Israeli air strikes on house in Nabatiyeh and town center of Kfarjouz in southern Lebanon
16:29 British Prime Minister Tony Blair continues to oppose cease-fire in Lebanon
16:21 Rice will head to US embassy after meeting with Berri to meet with 14 March group members currently at embassy, including Walid Jumblatt, George Adwan, Amin Gemayel and others
16:21 Rice heads to Ain al-Tineh to meet with Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri
16:13 Warning sirens in Haifa and Krayot
16:09 Israeli air strikes on al-Bayyada and al-Mansouri in Sour (Tyre)
15:57 UN team heads to Syria and Iran for discussions on Lebanon
15:51 Haaretz: 11 people injured in today’s clashes in Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil
15:49 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Nabatiyeh and Sour (Tyre)
15:46 New round of Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa, Nahariya and Shlomi; one person injured
15:41 Two Hezbollah fighters killed in clashes today
15:33 Rice still in meeting with Prime Minister Siniora
15:30 Haaretz: Hezbollah rockets hit two adjacent buildings in Nahariya; no injuries
15:28 Israeli air strikes on Ma’aliya and Ras al-Ain south of Sour (Tyre)
15:24 Ambulance targeted on Nabatiyeh’s main road
15:18 Israeli air strikes on Nabatiyeh injure three
15:14 Haaretz: Troops from Golani Battalion enter southern city of Bint Jbeil
15:10 Hezbollah rockets hit Haifa
15:08 Warning sirens in Haifa
15:06 Jordanian King arrives in Kuwait to discuss situation in Lebanon
15:03 Germany expresses belief that there are indicators for diplomatic resolution of crisis in Middle East
15:00 Israeli air strikes on Nabatiyeh, extend to Ghandour Hospital
14:56 Israeli army warns residents of Abraj al-Nada in Beit Lahia to evacuate homes ahead of shelling
14:50 Haaretz: Hezbollah rockets hit Safad
14:33 Four Israeli air strikes on Kfar Hamam
14:30 Israeli sources: commander of artillery brigade is killed in battles on Lebanese – Israeli border
14:18 Rice arrives at Government Serail; meets with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora
14:07 Hariri: Lebanon not playground for Israel to use whenever it wants; there are discussions to bring foreign forces to Lebanon; Lebanon has been invited to Rome and it is still too early for us to express our position; half-solutions are not solutions for conflict, we need comprehensive solution; we have paid high price for our conflict with Israel, unmatched by any other country
13:56 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana after meeting Saad al-Hariri: effective forces are needed to maintain Lebanon’s sovereignty; when we say new Middle East, we mean one that lives in peace; we have called for this for long time and still do; there are issues with the Palestinians and others, and we need comprehensive solution and progress towards peace
13:39 Israeli army: six wounded in helicopter crash near border
13:35 Israeli Army Chief of Staff Dan Halutz confirms Israeli forces have reached outskirts of Bint Jbeil; he conceded that his troops had met resistance from Hezbollah, saying that Israelis were advancing at slow pace after learning lessons from battle at Maroun al-Ras in order to avoid losses; Halutz revealed that Israel has photographic evidence that Hezbollah is in possession of rockets with 200 km range, ignoring when and how they will be launched
13:31 Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert holds Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad al-Siniora responsible for safety of 2 kidnapped soldiers, following yesterday’s announcement by Foreign Minister Fawzi Saloukh that soldiers are in good health
13:28 Israeli air strike on Nabatiyeh
13:23 Israeli army: Golani Brigade fought fierce battles in Bint Jbeil to drive Hezbollah north
13:18 Rice arrives in Beirut
13:09 Two Israeli soldiers killed and 17 wounded in clashes on border
13:04 Israeli helicopter crashes near Lebanese border
12:58 Israeli sources: Israeli army might need one week to end campaign against Hezbollah
12:51 Security forces heavily deployed across Beirut ahead of Rice’s arrival
12:44 Haaretz: Over 20,000 settlers in Haifa want to leave country
12:8 Israeli air strikes on Tayr Harfa, Majdal Zoun and Derdeghiya / al-Houmaira road
12:34 Hezbollah confirms ongoing confrontations with Israelis near Maroun al-Ras
12:25 Israeli Minister: Israel does not want to destroy Hezbollah but to stop it from returning to border
12:22 Lawyers demonstrate against Israeli war on Lebanon in front of ESCWA headquarters in Beirut, calling for cease-fire
12:19 US source confirms Rice’s visit to Beirut
12:18 Israel instructs inhabitants of settlements near border to leave their homes
12:07 Renewed Israeli bombing of Southern Suburb of Beirut
12:04 US calls on Syria once again to put pressure on Hezbollah
12:01 Israeli army admits one soldier killed and 8 injured in confrontation with Hezbollah
11:59 Shimon Peres: we want serious international force in southern Lebanon; no matter who runs it
11:59 Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Islamic summit to discuss Israeli attack on Lebanon
11:58 No casualties in Israeli air strike on parked truck on a roadside in Wadi Shahrour
11:55 Israeli army threatens to destroy 10 houses in Southern Suburbs for every rocket that lands in Haifa
11:50 Hezbollah announces destruction of fifth tank between Avivim settlement and Maroun al-Ras, resulting in several casualties and injuries among Israelis
11:48 Fierce battles between Israelis and Hezbollah near border regions
11:45 US Embassy and Fouad al-Siniora deny knowledge of Rice’s visit
11:43 Israeli shelling of Derdghiya/Arzoun road near Sour (Tyre)
11:41 Hezbollah confirms destruction of 4 Israeli tanks in confrontations near border
11:31 Lebanese Government expects Rice to arrive in Beirut today
11:26 Bolton: Syria does not need talks in order to know what is expected of her
11:22 Bolton: Syria needs to pressure Hezbollah to return 2 Israeli soldiers
11:17 US ambassador to UN John Bolton: Syria should pressure Hezbollah to stop shelling Israeli civilians
11:15 Israeli air strikes on Aiteet, al-Sha’aytiyeh, al-Bazouriyeh and Wadi Jilo
11:04 al-Jazeera correspondent: Hezbollah announces one Israeli soldier killed in Maroun al-Ras clashes
11.00 Truck targeted by Israeli rocket on Bleibel / Wadi Shahrour road
10:55 King Abdullah II arrives in Kuwait to discuss situation in Lebanon
10:50 Israeli air strikes on Toura, al-Abasiyyeh and environs of Bareish in South
10:29 Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud al-Faisal calls on Bush to intervene to stop Lebanese bloodshed
10:14 Israeli ambulances rush to location of explosion in Maroun al-Ras
10:12 News of destruction of Israeli tank by Hezbollah in environs of Maroun al-Ras
09:55 Israeli tanks penetrate into environs of Maroun al-Ras
09:02 Israel army announces that nine of its troops wounded in clashes with Hezbollah near Bint Jbeil
08:58 Two killed and two wounded in Israeli air strike on al-Halousiyeh
08:57 Israeli air strike on Hay al-Bayad in Nabatiyeh destroys two homes
08:56 Five wounded and three homes destroyed in Israeli air strike on al-Duwayr
08:44 Rice calls for urgent cease-fire that puts stop to Hezbollah threats to Israel
08:34 Two killed and seven wounded in Israeli air strike on car in al-Ma’liyeh near Sour (Tyre)
07:50 Fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army near Bint Jbeil
04:05 Hezbollah Secretary General, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah tells al-Safir newspaper that Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon will have no political implications if it does not stop shelling of settlements in north occupied Palestine, something that has not happened so far, and will not happen in future. Nasrallah pointed out that during Israeli aggression in April 1996, resistance capabilities were lower, both in quality and quantity, while Israel occupied entire border strip in Lebanon, and still could not stop shelling of settlements. Nasrallah announced that priority now is stopping of Israeli aggression, and when time is right for serious discussion of ideas and initiatives, we will be ready to voice our opinions in framework adopted for solution
03:04 Precarious calm envelops Lebanese regions
02:42 Bolton refuses Syria’s offer for negotiations
02:29 Israeli airplanes circle over South Lebanon
01:30 al-Jazeera: Israeli army announces capture of two Hezbollah fighters in Maroun al-Ras
01:25 381 killed in Israeli aggression on Lebanon until now
0:55 Israeli rockets target al-Rashidiyeh Palestinian refugee camp
00:30 Israeli air strike on two Red Cross ambulances in Sour (Tyre) transporting three wounded; all six ambulance medical personnel wounded

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-22

Minute by Minute:: July 23

23:48 al-Jazeera: 5 people injured in renewed Hizbullah shelling of Haifa
23:18 Prince Saud al-Faisal after meeting Bush: details are left to Lebanese government and I will not reveal anything before Rice’s return
22:57 Israeli army: Efforts to decrease Hizbullah’s rocket fire have failed
22:34 Saudi Arabia will present new initiative for ceasefire
22:29 Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs arrives at White House for talks with President Bush and Secretary of State Rice
22:22 Olmert supports deployment of European troops on border with Lebanon
22:12 Israeli air strike on motorcycle in al-Qassmiyeh kills one and injures another
21:44 Syria announces that it will work with Spain to implement ceasefire and hostage exchange
21:23 Israeli Police Chief: We are preparing for possibility of more rockets targeting Haifa
21:21 Strikes on vicinity of Ain Ba’al al-Hosh, Burj al-Shemali, Bazzouriyyeh and Ma’arakeh
20:47 Five persons injured in Israeli air strike on Ma’arakeh
20:29 Israeli air strike on ‘Aba and Qusaibeh in Nabatiyeh district
20:06 6,000 people demonstrate in London in support of Israeli war on Lebanon
20:00 Israeli air strike on al-Bissariyeh, hits water tank in town; no injuries reported
20:06 6,000 people demonstrate in London in support of Israeli war on Lebanon
19:45 Hezbollah rockets target Haifa, one person killed
19:22 Residents of Baalback appeal to humanitarian organizations for milk for children
19:20 Two Israeli air strikes on Hosh Basmeh in Sour (Tyre)
19:10 Israeli air strikes result in break out of fires in factory area in Taanayel
19:01 al-Jazeera: Saudi Arabia proposes plan that incorporates cease fire, prisoner exchange, resolution of Shebaa Farms issue and border security by NATO
19:00 Foreigners continue to be evacuated from Lebanon amidst Israeli strikes
18:57 Renewed warning sirens in Haifa
18:40 Further Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut
18:39 Warning sirens in Akka (Acre) and Carmiel
18:32 New barrage of Hezbollah rockets target Israeli city of Haifa, injuring 5 people
18:06 Hezbollah announces launch of hundreds of missiles on Akka (Acre), Safad and northern settlements
17:51 Fierce shelling on Beirut's southern suburb continues
17:41 Israeli air strikes on Beirut's southern suburb target area of al-Ruwais near Sayyed al-Shuhadaa compound
17:38 Israeli police: further rockets fall on Haifa
17:34 Israeli air strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut concentrated on Haret Hreik and Bir al-Abed
17:25 Israeli air force launches 4000 air strikes on Lebanon since beginning of war
17:10 Israeli air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs resume
16:35 One dead and one wounded in Israeli air raid targeting town of al-Mtariyyeh in al-Zahrani
16:33 Israeli army declares it controls town of Maroun al-Ras in South Lebanon
16:25 One dead and one injured in Israeli air strike on motorcycle in al-Matriya near the Litani
16:24 Hizbullah launches more than 2,200 rockets on Israel since beginning of war
16:23 Israeli air strikes on Mansouri, district of Sour (Tyre)
16:22 AFP: Hizbullah hints at fall of Maroun al-Ras after violent clashes
16:20 al-Jazeera: Qatar denies having proposed initiative to end Israeli war on Lebanon
16:19 al-Arabiya correspondent: Israeli airplanes circle over Beirut
16:17 Strikes on Alma al-Chaab
16:12 Mayor of Sour (Tyre): situation is catastrophic and aid is requested
16:09 Hizbullah rockets target Tiberius; Israel confirms 10 injured in bombing of Akka (Acre)
16:06 Olmert notifies his government that attacks on Lebanon will last long
16:04 Italian UN soldier wounded in Lebanon
16:03 Hizbullah mourns 3 of its members and announces that Israeli army was able to enter Maroun al-Ras only after days of confrontations
16:02 Demonstrations in Brussels, Belgium condemning Israeli attacks on Lebanon
16:00 Governmental hospital in Tibneen appeals for immediate aid
15:56 Israeli air strike on aerial transmission stations in hills of al-Sultaniyeh
15:55 Israeli air strike on Kfar Zabad in Central Bekaa
15:53 Artillery shelling in vicinity of Toleen
15:48 al-Arabiya: percentage of hotel occupancy in Damascus has reached 100%
15:42 Israeli air strike on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine - General Command stronghold between Kfar Zabad and Faour in Central Bekaa15:37 Israeli air strike on al-Qleileh and Sidiqeen
15:36 Israeli Broadcast: 3 settlers injured in Kiryat Shmona and rockets target Akaa (Acre)
15:30 Village of Rmaish appeals for immediate medical and food aid
15:22 Israeli missile hits small bus fleeing south and kills three civilians
14:49 AFP Photographer Layal Nagib killed near Qana, east Tyre
14:40 Hizbullah agrees to Lebanese government taking over negotiations concerning prisoner exchange
14:36 Italian and French ships deliver medical and food supplies to displaced Lebanese civilians
14:30 Two civilians killed and three injured in Israeli air strike this afternoon on town of Shiheen
14:10 US Consul: majority of Americans wanting to leave Lebanon have been evacuated
13.35: Pope calls for cease fire and start of negotiations
13.28: Israeli Commander in Chief: we will decide if we need to perform ground military attacks
13:14 Reuters quotes Syrian Information Minister: Syrian forces will intervene if Israel enters Lebanon and nears Syrian border
13:12 Israeli surveillance airplanes circle over Kesrouan, Jbeil and northern area
13:10 Defense Minister Amir Peretz: we encourage deployment of NATO-led peace keeping forces on Lebanese border
12:50 Lebanese Foreign Minister: two soldiers captured by Hezbollah unharmed
12:22 Israeli air strike on Nabatiyeh; casualties reported
12:15 Hizbullah rockets hit Haifa
12:12 Sirens heard in Haifa
11:46 Tibneen Hospital requests medical aird, water, food for people feeling homes in Bint Jbeil
11:45 Israeli air strike injures 3 civilians in car on Bedyas / Burj Rahhal road.
11:44 Two killed and 12 wounded in shelling on Haifa
11:30 Katyusha rockets fall on Teisheer near Haifa causing heavy destruction
11:16 Israeli air strike at 10:30 over Ainata and Tibneen, three wounded
11:15 Three Katyusha rockets fall on Haifa and environs, one person killed
11:02 Sirens heard in Haifa and environs
10:52 Explosion heard in Naharaya; no casualties
10:48 Katyusha rockets land in Carma’el; no casualties
10:41 German Foreign Minister visits Israel for discussions; Germany has always played important role in exchange of prisoners
10:30 Israeli air strike at 9:40 over Bedyas and Burj Rahhal targets civilian car, injuring one person
10:26 Israeli air strike at 9:30 am over A’aba and al-Qusaybeh
10:16 Israeli ministers express reservations about expanding ground operations in Lebanon
10:07 Israeli Government meeting to discuss Lebanese situation
10:16 Israeli ministers express reservations about expanding ground operations in Lebanon
10:07 Israeli Government meeting to discuss Lebanese situation
09:55 Cyprus doubles effort to take in thousands fleeing Lebanon
9:36 Lebanese Army Command calls retired officers and military personnel of varying ranks for reserve duty, in addition to lieutenants and ranking soldiers and reserves, to contribute to relief work, damage survey and emergency aid carried out by Lebanese army. Personnel should apply as of 2006/07/23 in their areas of residence, filling out necessary applications.
08:34 Manar TV station building targeted in Beirut
08:30 Industrial factory targeted on Damascus highway in Bekaa
07:10 Three Katyusha rockets hit Upper Galilee, no casualties reported
02:44 Six Israeli air strikes target Hayy al-Abiad near Sayed al-Shuhada complex in Beirut Southern Suburb
02:41 Israeli shelling of Beirut Southern Suburb continues
01:58 Israeli air strikes destroy al-Zahraa complex in Saida (Sidon), resulting in five wounded
01:57 Israeli air strikes on Saida (Sidon) and Beirut Southern Suburb
00:59 Total silence dominates most regions for first time since start of war on July 12
00:54 French foreign minister: exchange of prisoners one of conditions for ceasefire
00:49 Thousands of Israelis and Arabs demonstrated in Tel Aviv against murderous Israeli military campaign, calling for immediate release of Lebanese prisoners in Israel
00:43 Around 7,000 people, including human rights organizations, parliamentarians and prominent politicians, demonstrated in London carrying flags that condemned “Israeli crimes in Lebanon”, criticizing at same time, US and UK policies in crisis
00:37 Around 500 people take part in silent demonstration in Geneva to condemn Israeli aggression on Lebanon. Demonstrators carried coffin to symbolize death of UN conscience
00:32 Over 1,000 people demonstrate in streets of Oslo, Norway, condemning complete Arab and international silence over crisis
00:27 Over 20,000 people demonstrate in Australia against Israeli aggression on Lebanon
00:13 Around 2,000 people demonstrate in Stockholm against Israeli aggression
00:07 Hundreds demonstrate in Dutch capital, Amsterdam, against Israeli aggression on Lebanon

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Monday, July 31, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-30

Minute by Minute:: July 31

Sunday, July 30, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: transport & vital sites

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-29

Minute by Minute:: July 30

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-28

Minute by Minute:: July 29

Friday, July 28, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-27

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Minute by Minute:: July 28

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-26

Minute by Minute:: July 27

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-25

Minute by Minute:: July 26

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-24

Minute by Minute:: July 25

Monday, July 24, 2006

Minute by Minute:: July 24

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Mapping of Israeli assault: July 12-22

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