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Minute by Minute:: August 16

2006-08-16T08:24:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

01:37 Hezbollah denies one of its commanders killed before ceasefire
00:35 Israeli official: we killed Hezbollah special forces commander before ceasefire
00:20 Reuters: Israeli forces kill high-ranking military commander in Hezbollah before ceasefire
00:05 Israeli deputy prime minister Shimon Perez announces in Washington that 600 of Hezbollah’s 2,500 fighters killed, with similar number injured since start of Israeli war on Lebanon 5 weeks ago

Minute by Minute:: August 15

2006-08-15T09:09:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:55 UN high-ranking official announces that international body hopes for speedy deployment in southern Lebanon of 3,000 – 3,500 soldiers sent by international community to form basis of fortified UNIFIL force as per UN resolution 1701
23:05 US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice held telephone call with French counterpart Phillip Douste-Blazy on promoting interim forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
22:28 MP Walid Jumblatt to hold press conference next Thursday entitled “We will not surrender to Bashar Assad and will not accept Hassan Nasrallah’s conditions”
21:58 German defense minister Franz Josef Jung announces that his country would present on Thursday practical solutions on military support that Germany can offer within international forces in southern Lebanon
21:57 High-ranking military source in Beirut says that Israeli forces have begun retrieving over 50 tanks and armored cars from southern Lebanon hit during clashes with Hezbollah; retrieval necessary step before Lebanese army can be deployed in area
21:12 Israeli Military Chief of Staff accused of selling all his shares in Tel Aviv stock market before July 12, day kidnapping of 2 Israeli soldiers announced
21:09 Seven bodies retrieved from under rubble in al-Hassan complex in Ruwais, 4 men, 1 woman and 2 children, all unidentified, who were transferred to Rafik Hariri governmental hospital. Search continues for other missing persons
21:08 In press conference held at EU offices in Beirut, EU representative for humanitarian aid, Louis Michel, confirmed that EU will “do what it can to strengthen Lebanese government”. On Hezbollah’s arms, Michel said “We must remember that it is difficult for organized government and democracy to exist in presence of political party that is simultaneously an armed organisation”
21:05 World Food Program issues new appeal today (Tuesday) for urgent aid in food items for half million people displaced by war in Lebanon, stating that $21 million are needed immediately to address situation
21:00 US assistant secretary of state for Middle East Affairs, David Welch, emphasizes Lebanon’s responsibility in disarming Hezbollah, adding that US is “ready to help”. Welch also said in press conference in Washington DC “we believe best protection for Lebanon and its people is government in full control of all that happens in country”
18:22 Israeli commander of northern front Udi Adam: Hezbollah may infiltrate Lebanese army units to be deployed south of Litani River
18:09 Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: Iran wants dialogue and peace; will announce its standpoint on European conditions at right time
17:52 Haifa and Roshbina airports reopen
17:47 Israeli defense minister Amir Peretz: this war could open door to negotiations with Damascus
17:39 Reuters: Lebanese army to begin deployment south of Litani River on Thursday
17:27 Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon continues
16:43 German foreign minister cancels trip to Damascus after speech by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
16:23 Reuters: Israeli troops fire on three Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon today
16:15 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli war on Lebanon cost $7.5 billion
15:49 Lebanese Engineering Syndicate estimates cost of rebuilding destroyed homes at $2 billion
15:35 al-Jazeera: most bodies pulled out from under rubble in Ainata not identified yet
15:34 Red Cross: 11 bodies pulled out from under rubble in Ainata
15:15 Israeli pamphlets dropped over southern Lebanon warn residents not to return until Lebanese army and international force deployed
14:32 Convoys of displaced civilians try to cross Litani River to return to Sour (Tyre)
14:24 French foreign minister Douste-Blazy to visit Beirut today
14:18 Bodies of 5 victims of Israeli shelling of Ainata shelter pulled out from under rubble
14:16 al-Jazeera: Israelis pull out their destroyed heavy combat vehicles from southern Lebanon
14:15 Displaced Lebanese civilians return to Kfar Kila in Marjeyoun despite difficulty in navigating roads
14:08 al-Jazeera: 6 bodies pulled out from under rubble in al-Teebeh
14:06 Israeli army withdraws from al-Qleia’a
14:05 Further withdrawal of Israeli army from Lebanon
13:41 Lebanese cabinet meeting scheduled for today postponed, with new date to be announced at later period
12:00 Beirut International Airport status: if political negotiations succeed in lifting Israeli air blockade on Lebanon, Beirut International Airport will require at least one week to begin receiving planes on regular routes. According to General Civil Aviation Department, airport requires 3-4 days to fix damage to runways resulting from Israeli shelling, except western runway, that lies over tunnel, which will require 2 months to fix and rebuild
09:05 al-Jazeera: Lebanese military official announces Lebanese army to deploy in southern Lebanon within days
07:50 al-Jazeera correspondent in Shqeif Arnoun says that Israel withdrew this morning from al-Qleia’a and Burj al-Mouluk; virtually no civilian movement in those areas, unlike Nabatiyeh and Zahrani which witnessed influx of thousands of displaced civilians
05:30 Sweden announces readiness to host international aid conference for Lebanon
04:15 Haaretz: Hezbollah fires 10 Katyousha rockets on targets in southern Lebanon
00:20 Lebanese security forces say that 2 Lebanese civilians, including 1 child, killed and 5 wounded in southern Lebanon in cluster bomb explosions following implementation of ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israeli
00:01 French foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy says Hezbollah’s withdrawal to north of Litani and dismantling of its weapons necessary to deploy Lebanese army in southern Lebanon and fortify UN international force

Minute by Minute:: August 14

2006-08-14T08:34:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:30 Israeli helicopters circle over towns of al-Saksakiyeh and al-Loubiyeh on Monday night, 15 km south of Saida; drop flare bombs
23:00 Lebanese defense minister announces 15,000 Lebanese soldiers will be deployed north of Litani River by end of week
20:38 Hassan Nasrallah in televised speech on Manar TV
19:00 Olmert takes responsibility for war; Tunisia calls for Arab summit
18:50 Israeli army says it has begun pulling out some of its troops from southern Lebanon, but ban on travel south of Litani still in place
17:47 International forces: Hezbollah and Israeli army relying on us to evacuate isolated soldiers
16:55 AP: Israeli army: 6 Hezbollah fighters killed since start of ceasefire
16:36 Olmert: Israeli will pursue Hezbollah everywhere and at all times
16:35 Arab Israeli Knesset member Ahmed Tibi and another member were ejected from Knesset after heckling Olmert’s speech to Knesset
16:20 Italian foreign minister speaks from Grand Serail: Italy and Europe will contribute to lifting Lebanon out of crisis, enforcing ceasefire and establishing firm basis for future peace.
16:15 Olmert speaks to Knesset on cessation of military operations
15:17 Israeli troops destroy Lebanese army barracks in Marjeyoun before retreating from town
15:15 Civil organizations and municipalities ask residents not to rush back to their villages
15:15 Israeli airplanes circle over southern Lebanon
15:05 Israeli army asks residents of southern Lebanon not to return to villages
14:45 Israeli defense minister Amir Peretz says he will open investigation into war on Lebanon
14:40 Israeli troops retreat from Marjeyoun to northern Israel
14:06 Israeli army says it killed 2 Hezbollah fighters after ceasefire in southern Lebanon
14:05 Residents of southern Lebanon warned not to touch strange objects, as mines and cluster bombs found in villages
14:00 Tunisia calls for emergency Arab Summit to discuss rebuilding of Lebanon
13:37 Israel breaches ceasefire less than five hours after its implementation
13:32 Residents of Southern Suburb of Beirut flock back to neighborhood
13:30 Israel admits 116 soldiers killed in battles and over 750 wounded
11:42 One person killed in cluster bomb explosion in Ansar
10:15 Residents of villages in southern Lebanon warned not to touch any strange objects
09:57 Time bomb explodes in Yohmor, injuring one person
09:53 Choking traffic near Zahrani as result of thousands of Lebanese returning to southern Lebanon
09:42 Reuters: thousands of Lebanese return to southern Lebanon after implementation of ceasefire
09:30 Israeli army announces it will continue air and sea blockade of Lebanon despite implementation of UN resolution for ceasefire
09:25 Israel announces it is pulling out of some locations it had entered in southern Lebanon
08:00 Ceasefire begins officially
07:51 Israeli air strikes target eastern Sour (Tyre)
07:45 Fierce Israeli artillery shelling on Kfar Shouba
07:43 Israeli air strike on Kayfoun hills in Mount Lebanon
07:30 Fierce Israeli artillery shelling on southern Sour (Tyre)
07:25 Warning sirens in several settlements in northern Israel
07:24 Israeli air strikes on Jouwaya, al-Ramadiyeh and Shahrour – Arzoun triangle
07:23 Israeli air strike on Sidiqeen and shelling on Ras al-Ain
07:10 Israeli air strike on Ain Bourdai in Baalbek
07:00 Javier Solana wants UN troops to be sent to Lebanon quickly
06:45 Israel attacks eastern Lebanon before start of ceasefire
04:15 Newspaper: Olmert orders Israeli army to implement ceasefire in Lebanon
03:27 Israeli army estimates 530 Hezbollah fighters killed
01:40 Israel and Hezbollah clash in fiercest battles hours before ceasefire
01:02 UN secretary general’s personal representative in Lebanon, Geir Pederson confirms, after meeting with Lebanese prime minister Fouad Siniora, that Lebanon will respect ceasefire as of 8:00 local time (5:00 GMT) on Monday morning
00:50 Forty people killed and injured tonight in Israeli air strike on Brital in Beqaa
00:42 Israeli landing attempt on Ayaat plains west of Baalbek
00:25 al-Jazeera correspondent: 25 people killed and injured in Israeli air strikes on Brital in Beqaa

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2006-08-13T21:31:00.000+03:00

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Minute by Minute:: August 13

2006-08-13T07:21:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:47 Israeli air strikes on Brital result in 4 killed and 20 injured, on first count
23:45 Warning sirens in Kiryat Shmona
23:07 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over northern Lebanon
23:05 Israeli army combs neighborhoods of Qlaya’a in southern Lebanon
22:45 Israeli army downs Hezbollah reconnaissance plane filled with explosives
22:33 After agreeing on UN resolution, Israel now ready to negotiate concerning 2 captured soldiers
22:23 Al-Jazeera: Israeli helicopters shell Sour (Tyre)
22:14 Siniora: international forces could include Italy, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, Indonesia and Malaysia
22:11 Clashes intensify in Lebanon on eve of UN truce
21:59 Israeli airplanes drop leaflets over Southern Suburb of Beirut
21:49 Israeli air strike targets Ghandour factory in Choueifat with 3 missiles, car burns in front of factory
21:43 Shaul Mofaz: we must admit that we were defeated in this war
21:42 Israel says it has right to hit Hezbollah weapons despite truce
21:36 Israeli army announces 5 soldiers killed including 3 officers; 25 others injured in southern Lebanon
21:12 AFP: 24 Israeli soldiers killed and more than 85 injured on Saturday in southern Lebanon
21:00 al-Jazeera: renewed Israeli strikes on Beirut’s Southern Suburb
20:52 Haaretz: author David Grossman’s son has been killed in Lebanon
20:45 AFP: Livni: Hezbollah must be dismantled
20:39 al-Jazeera: Israeli ground troops commander: ceasefire does not mean that army will cease its operations in southern Lebanon
20:34 Reuters: Solana: EU to help in strengthening Lebanese army
20:23 Security sources: Israeli shelling of Southern Suburb of Beirut kills 20 civilians, 9 bodies have been retrieved, 5 of which are children
20:15 al-Jazeera: Lebanese parliament denies that today’s meeting has been postponed due to any disagreements
20:10 Israeli ground troop command: Israeli army will stop only if Hezbollah halts its shelling
15:55 Israeli air strike on Joun destroys tire factory
15:52 Israeli air strikes on al-Naameh destroy paper manufacturing factory
15:47 Rockets fall on Haifa and Upper Golan
15:38 Israeli air strike on village of Sidiqeen
15:37 Warning sirens in Haifa
15:36 Apache helicopters circle over Sour (Tyre)
15:33 One Palestinian killed in Israel air strikes on Burj al-Shamali refugee camp
15:31 Hezbollah denies any of its fighters or leaders in Southern Suburb of Beirut during Israeli air strikes
15:25 Tens of casualties as result of Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
15:10 al-Arabiya correspondent: several buildings destroyed in fiercest shelling of Southern Suburb of Beirut
15:05 Israeli Government approves UN Security Council resolution
15:01 Hezbollah fighters attack Israeli troops in well-planned ambush in Aita al-Shaab, killing and injuring 25 Israeli soldiers; Hezbollah fighters also attack another Israeli force in Jabal al-Bat on border with Israel
14:53 Around 20 fierce Israeli air strikes in one minute on al-Ruwias area in Southern Suburb of Beirut
14:42 Fierce Israeli shelling on Nabatiyeh and its surroundings since morning
14:33 Israeli agriculture minister calls on Olmert to withdraw army from Lebanon as soon as ceasefire is declared
14:25 Israeli air strike on Jaafar petrol station in Sidiqeen
14:15 Israeli shelling on Nabatiyeh and its surroundings, and air strikes on Mleeta
14:10 Israeli media reports over 150 rockets fell on northern Israel today
14:00 Hezbollah says it destroyed Israeli military vehicle on Tal Abou al-Taweel near Aita al-Shaab, 5 Israeli soldiers injured
13:52 Seven Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in southern Lebanon today
13:40 Israeli soldiers flee from battle in al-Ghandouriyeh
13:36 Warning sirens in Nahariya
13:34 Israeli air strike on Kfar Tibneet hill and Iqlim al-Tuffah heights
13:30 Two Israeli air strikes on Sharnay road east of al-Bazouriyeh injures 3 Lebanese army soldiers
13:26 Three Israeli air strikes near Benoit Barakat army barracks in Sour (Tyre)
13:20 Heavy Israeli shelling on outskirts of Arnoun and Yohmor, as well as Litani River
13:15 Renewed Israeli shelling on Sour (Tyre) and two Israeli air strikes on Baalbek
13:05 Israeli air strikes on al-Bazouriyeh and Burj al-Shamali
13:00 Two Israeli tanks destroyed in al-Khiam while trying to retrieve five previously destroyed tanks
12:50 Hezbollah says it shelled cluster of Israeli tanks between al-Teebeh and al-Qantara
12:45 Funeral of Red Cross paramedic Mikhail Jbaily in Zahle
12:39 Israeli air strike on al-Burj al-Shamali refugee camp targets Fateh position, resulting in one injury
12:30 Livni: no army in world can dismantle Hezbollah’s weapons
12:20 Heavy Israeli air strikes on al-Housh in Sour (Tyre)
12:15 Number of Hezbollah rockets that targeted Israel today rises to 77
12:00 One Israeli killed in Hezbollah shelling on northern Israel
11:35 Israeli media states that 20 armored vehicles hit in Hezbollah shelling on military base in Etzba ha-Galil
11:25 Fierce Israeli shelling on eastern and western Sour (Tyre)
11:20 Ha’aretz: Israel is willing to discuss release of Hezbollah prisoners in exchange for two Israeli soldiers kidnapped last month
11:15 Israeli air strike on al-Housh in Sour (Tyre)
11:10 Hezbollah rockets cause large fires in northern Israel
11:05 Israeli media sources state that deputy commander of Israeli armored tank battalion wounded in battle in Ouadi al-Jeer
11:00 Hezbollah rockets land on Safad and Kiryat Shmona
10:15 Israeli cabinet meets to discuss UN Security Council resolution
10:14 Israeli air strikes continue on Baalbek and surroundings, latest of which targeted Shaath and Drous crossing
10:13 High-ranking Israeli army officers believe that there is very weak possibility of military success
09:46 Israeli air strikes on Arzoun and fields of Deir Dibba east of Sour (Tyre)
09:45 Two Israeli air strikes on al-Jamaliyeh north of Baalbek
09:15 Israeli air strikes on Sour (Tyre)
08:55 Hezbollah clashes with Israeli unit trying to advance to Yatar, where Israeli helicopter fell to retrieve bodies
08:20 Renewed Israeli shelling on Sour (Tyre) and Beqaa, number of civilians killed
07:52 al-Jazeera: heavy Israeli air strikes on region of Halba in northern Lebanon targets Lebanese army base and residential homes
07:15 Israeli radio: around 30,000 Israeli soldiers in Lebanon
06:40 Israeli army: 19 soldiers killed and 5 missing following first day of expanded offensive against Lebanon; over 100 soldiers killed since beginning of war
06:15 Reuters: Israeli says 19 soldiers killed in Lebanon on Saturday
02:36 UN secretary general Kofi Annan announces that presidents of Lebanon and Israel agreed to ceasefire on Monday at 5:00 GMT
02:26 Brazilian government to send airplane to Lebanon carrying food and other aid supplies for over 145,000 people
01:52 Haaretz: Israeli air strike on Palestinian refugee camp near Saida (Sidon)
01:47 Thousands of protestors demonstrate in front of White House to denounce US and Israeli policies in Middle East
01:30 UNEP begins investigation into polluting of Lebanese coast
00:50 Source from office of Israeli prime minister states that Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon could start in one or two weeks
00:35 Israeli army: another 4 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon
00:17 Death toll among Israeli soldiers rises to 16 killed, with over 100 wounded

Minute by Minute:: August 12

2006-08-12T08:20:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:50 Five people arrested during protest against war on Lebanon in front of Israeli military chief of staff Dan Halutz’s home in Tel Aviv
23:36 AFP notes that resolution 1701 gives numerous compromises from US towards Lebanon’s demands without granting its one main demand for immediate cessation of Israeli military operations
23:35 In interview with ‘Le Journal de Dimanche’, French prime minister Dominic de Villepin welcomed UN resolution on Lebanon considering it “decisive step” towards political solution
23:35 Israeli air strike on northern Baalbek
23:25 US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, in statement to Israeli radio, stated that after agreement of both Lebanese and Israeli governments to UN resolution 1701 “we will not need more than one day” to reach “cessation of military activities on ground” in Lebanon
23:19 Israeli army confirms that helicopter downed in southern Lebanon hit by rocket
22:45 Fighting escalates in southern Lebanon ahead of expected cease-fire
22:40 Israeli army confirms helicopter downed in southern Lebanon with 4 soldiers on board, their fate remains unknown
22:32 Hezbollah hits Israeli helicopter in Mraymayn carrying soldiers; other helicopters trying to retrieve team of downed helicopter, some media sources saying 18 soldiers killed
22:25 Reuters: Italy prepared to send up to 3,000 soldiers to Lebanon
22:08 Contrary to earlier reports, Lebanese government unanimously approves resolution 1701, will hold session tomorrow to discuss details
22:02 AFP: Nasrallah announces that Hezbollah will cooperate once Lebanese army and UNIFIL are deployed
21:50 Lebanese cabinet does not reach decision today on resolution 1701, will hold meeting on Sunday to continue discussions and take decision
21:45 International Francophonie Organisation welcomes UN resolution on Lebanon, calling for “cease-fire at earliest possible” and for Francophone nations to provide aid to Lebanese people
21:42 AFP: Halutz: Israel has increased troops in Lebanon to 30,000
21:40 al-Jazeera: number of Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah today rises to 11
21:13 AFP: International relief after passing UN resolution 1701
21:10 AFP: China welcomes adoption of UN resolution 1701 on Lebanon
20:55 al-Jazeera: Israeli foreign minister: attack on Lebanon will probably end on Monday
20:39 Hezbollah destroys 4 Israeli military Merkava tanks at edges of Kounine, crew members killed and injured
20:32 al-Jazeera: Israeli army confirms 7 soldiers killed and 84 others injured in latest clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
20:05 Nasrallah: We accept government’s decision concerning resolution and we shall put our reservations on record
18:55 Rockets fall on Western Galilee, Kiryat Shmona, Akka (Acre), and Carmiel
18:50 al-Jazeera: Toll of Israeli soldiers injured today rises to 70
18:10 High level Israeli official: ceasefire will start Monday at 7 a.m.
18:00 Yedioth Ahronot: 74 soldiers injured in fierce battles in southern Lebanon
17:50 Sayed Nasrallah gives televised speech
17:37 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli army carries out largest landing in its history in Lebanon
17:22 Hezbollah secretary general, Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, to give televised speech
17:05 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli army says it has landed hundreds of soldiers in southern Lebanon
16:50 Turkish foreign minister: We might send forces to Lebanon after complete ceasefire
16:36 Jerusalem Post: Israeli army advances towards Litani River
16:33 US president George Bush praises international resolution and places responsibility for war on Syria and Iran
16:25 AP quoting Lebanese prime minister Siniora: Resolution 1701 includes Lebanon’s interest
16:20 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli defense minister Amir Peretz, and Israeli chief of staff, Dan Halutz visit war front today
16:15 Yedioth Ahronot: 3,650 rockets fell on northern Israel since start of war
16:10 Number of Israeli tanks destroyed by Hezbollah today rises to 21
16:07 Yedioth Ahronot: rockets targeting Ma’alot and Shlomi result in casualties
15:35 Israeli shelling on town of Rmeish;1 person injured
15:06 One Red Cross paramedic killed in Israeli air strike on Marjeyoun convoy
15:05 Israeli air strike on Zafta and Zahrani; number of casualties reported
14:40 Casualties in Upper Galilee due to Hezbollah rockets
14:10 Haaretz: two rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona, and one rocket falls on Safad
14:00 Series of Isreali air strikes on outskirts of Homeen al-Fawqa
13:52 Israeli airplanes drop pamphlets over Beirut
13:50 Israeli air strikes on area between al-Raki and Izza in Zahrani
13:42 British Jews demonstrate in support of Lebanon
13:26 al-Arabiya: Israel informs Chirac that military operations will stop within 36 hours
13:15 al-Arabiya: Hezbollah says it destroyed 16 Israeli tanks since this morning
13:10 Israeli chief of staff: our troops may continue offensive in Lebanon for another week
12:45 Israeli air strikes on Mletha, Homeen and Kafrouwa in Iqlim al-Tuffah, and another air strike on area between Aaqtanit and al-Ma’amariyeh in Zahrani
12:08 European Union foreign policy chief in press conference
12:00 Residents of Ain Ibl appeal for help in evacuating those left in town
11:49 Hezbollah destroys Israeli tank in al-Hujair valley in southern Lebanon
11:45 Israeli air strike on Kafrouwa crossing in Nabatiyeh
11:42 Old and new Zahrani bridges destroyed completely, and road severed
11:35 Two Israeli air strikes on valley between Qanareet and Zeita in Zahrani
11:22 Israeli air strike on Zahrani
11:16 Israeli air strikes on al-Ghaziyeh heights and on Nabih Berri Cultural Center in Nabatiyeh
11:05 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Baalbek
11:04 Heavy Israeli shelling on al-Ghandouriyeh and Kroum
10:41 Israeli air strikes on plain between Burj al-Moulouk, al-Qleia’a and on al-Khiam
10:32 Lebanese sources: 15 Lebanese killed is Israeli shelling on Rashaf
10:29 Morning Israeli air strike on Southern Suburb of Beirut targets al-Imamain al-Hassanain mosque
10:14 Three Lebanese killed and 2 injured when their car is targeted in al-Zrariyeh in southern Lebanon
09:54 Hezbollah destroys 2 tanks trying to advance towards Saf al-Hawa area
09:51 Israeli northern command chief: ground operations could last for weeks and extend beyond Litani
09:40 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over western Beqaa
09:28 Fierce Israeli shelling on towns surrounding Nabatiyeh
09:26 Hezbollah announces it has destroyed Israeli Merkava tank and bulldozer advancing towards Bayt Yahoun
09:25 Israeli air strikes on Zahrani bridge completely sever road towards Saida/Sour and Saida/Nabatiyeh
09:18 Israeli air strikes on Ansar and western Zotor
09:08 Israeli spokesperson: Israeli ground operation wide in scope, with no limited time frame
09:02 Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli force that advanced towards al-Ghandouriyeh near Sour (Tyre), resulting in several killed and wounded among Israeli troops
09:00 Start of second month of war on Lebanon
08:45 Fierce Israeli artillery shelling on Tibneen
08:51 Fierce Israeli air strikes on Harees, Koneen and Baraasheet; several homes destroyed
08:48 Fierce Israeli artillery shelling on Froun, Sreefa, al-Ghandouriyeh and Qalawiyeh
08:47 Israeli attempt to advance towards al-Ghandouriyeh and Bayt Yahoun; Hezbollah says it destroyed Israeli tank and bulldozer
08:42 Hezbollah launches 20 rockets on area of Galilee
08:30 Four people killed in Israeli air strike on al-Kharayeb
07:40 Israeli army announces it will expand offensive on Lebanon in direction of Litani River
07:10 Renewed Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
03:00 UN Security Council, comprising 15 member states, votes unanimously on resolution to stop war in Lebanon; new resolution given number 1701
02:31 Death toll of Israeli air strike on Marjeyoun convoy rises to 7 people
02:20 Kofi Annan hopes to reach agreement on resolution for permanent ceasefire, leading to permanent peaceful solution in Middle East
02:10 AP: Israeli army continues incursion into Lebanon until replaced by Lebanese army
02:08 UN Security Council begins session to discuss French-US resolution for ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
02:05 Israeli air strike on Friday night/Saturday on al-Masnaa border crossing; rocket falls near Lebanese customs building
02:03 US Department of State official says countries expected to join in international forces to be deployed in southern Lebanon to meet today in UN; official added that US and France raised possibility of France leading international force, but no international decision on matter yet
01:40 Israeli attacks convoy of people fleeing southern Lebanon, kills 7
01:31 al-Jazeera correspondent: 7 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam in southern Lebanon
01:15 Former Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Theodore McCarrick demands end to war, denouncing war that “killed more children than soldiers”; McCarrick, who has been in Beirut since Wednesday, spoke to CNN saying “please stop the war, bring peace”
01:10 Lebanese government source to AFP: Lebanese government to meet today to discuss French-US resolution
01:05 Olmert supports UN resolution but offense to continue
00:52 Death toll of Israeli air strike on evacuee convoy out of Marjeyoun rises to 6 people, and among wounded, 5 are joint security force soldiers, including 3 officers, with minor injuries
00:50 Lebanese government announces approval of draft French-US resolution on Lebanon
00:25 AP: Olmert informs US of his approval of resolution for ceasefire in Lebanon

Minute by Minute:: August 11

2006-08-11T10:35:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:55 Olmert prepares Israeli government to accept UN resolution
23:10 Haaretz: Israeli army: Regardless of talks at Security Council, we will continue our military operations full force
22:56 al-Arabiya: 8 Israeli air strikes on joint security forces convoy withdrawing from Marjeyoun
22:30 al-Jazeera: 18 people killed or injured in strike on joint security forces convoy leaving Marjeyoun
22:15 Israeli spokesperson: ground offensive to start within hours
22:10 Joint security forces convoy under Israeli shelling near Kefraya crossing in western Beqaa
22:05 UN Security Council will vote on proposed resolution within hours
21:55 Proposed UN resolution:
- Does not mention article 7 but specifies role of international forces in article 6
- Does not call for ceasefire, but for cessation of all aggressive acts
- Calls on Lebanon to enforce its borders and control all crossings
- Calls on Lebanon to deploy its forces south of Litani River
21:50 UN Human Rights Council condemns Israel for its attacks on Lebanon
21:45 Israel confirms it is going ahead with expanded offensive on Lebanon
21:22 Rice shares latest draft of proposed resolution with Olmert by phone
21:10 Israeli TV: Olmert receives proposed UN resolution positively
21:05 Israeli sources: Good chance of Israel accepting proposed cease-fire
20:55 Israeli officials consider proposed resolution about Lebanon good
20:32 British foreign minister announces that agreement on resolution will be reached today
20:15 Israeli government spokesperson: proposed UN resolution unacceptable
19:41 Meeting between Berri and Hariri ends with no statements made
19:40 Rice: we hope to vote on draft resolution concerning Lebanon today
19:39 Livni: decision to expand ground offensive doesn’t rule out diplomatic solution
19:26 Red Cross ambulance targeted in Tibneen and 2 paramedics injured
19:24 Fierce Israeli airs strikes on Iqlim al-Tuffah
19:22 One Lebanese killed in Israeli shelling on Harbta in northern Beqaa
19:10 Israeli television: armoured vehicles on border prepare for wide scale offensive on Lebanon
19:01 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
18:47 Heavy Israeli shelling on Safad al-Bateekh, Baraasheet, Khirbet Silim, Shaqra, and Tibneen
18:45 Israeli representative in Security Council says that ceasefire discussions still ongoing
18:37 Reuters: food in Southern Lebanon starting to run out, and roads cut preventing delivery of aid
18:36 Welch leaves Government Serail without making any statement
18:25 AP: Olmert unsatisfied with proposed ceasefire, and calls defence minister to prepare expansion of ground offensive
18:22 Arrival of security convoy that evacuated security elements and civilians from Marjeyoun barrack to Hasbaya
18:16 Meeting ends between Welch and Siniora
18:15 Proposed draft resolution does not mention exchange of prisoners, and does not grant UNIFIL any fighting responsibilities
18:13 Lebanon receives new international draft resolution that is not based on 7th article of UN Charter; however, it also does not include any reference to Shebaa Farms
18:10 Reuters: Lebanon sees great progress made in talks with US
18:02 Two Apache helicopters circle at low altitude over Sour (Tyre)
18:01 Haaretz: 2 soldiers killed and 7 injured when their tank was hit by anti-tank rockets in southern Lebanon today
17:47 Israeli air strike on area of Ain Baal in Sour (Tyre)
17:42 al-Arabiya: Israel informed Washington that it will not automatically accept international resolution demanding ceasefire
17:30 al-Jazeera: Israel denies that Hezbollah targeted Israeli military boat
17:26 al-Jazeera: international resolution stipulates deployment of Lebanese army in southern Lebanon within 10 days
17:25 US, France and UK foreign ministers in Security Council ahead of vote
17:22 al-Jazeera: Welch discusses with Lebanese officials international resolution to strengthen UNIFIL forces
17:21 al-Jazeera: agreement close on resolution not calling for immediate disarming of Hezbollah
17:20 UN secretary general, Kofi Annan, joins deliberations preceding voting in Security Council
17:19 Lebanese defence minister Elias al-Murr: force made up of 10 nations will deploy in southern Lebanon
17:18 Haaretz: One Israeli seriously injured in rockets fire on Kiryat Shmona
17:17 Prime minister Siniora meets with parliament member Saad Hariri in Grand Serail
17:16 Israeli security source to Reuters: we intend to return 2 Lebanese taken as prisoners during confrontations with Hezbollah
17:15 Haaretz: Israel calls on Washington to speed up process of delivering anti-personnel rockets to Israeli
17:05 Israeli military boat targeted by Hezbollah on shores of Sour (Tyre) sank immediately after it was hit
17:03 Reuters: Israeli Army: we might re-enter Lebanon if United Nations force fails
16:58 Reuters: US ambassador toUnited Nations, John Bolton: we are very close to agreement on final draft resolution, and we expect voting to take place at Security Council today
16:50 Welch at Grand Serail again, promises solution that will satisfy all
16:45 Hezbollah rockets fired on Safad and Kiryat Shmona result in injuries
16:40 Reuters: Olmert faces criticism concerning war on Lebanon
16:20 al-Jazeera: Hezbollah targets Israeli military boat near Sour (Tyre) with 12 Israeli marines on board
16:15 Israeli air strikes on south of Western Beqaa, and artillery shelling on al-Khiam and outskirts of Ebil Al Saqi and Dibeen
16:05 al-Arabiya: trapped civilians and military personnel in Marjeyoun leave town
16:01 Hezbollah launches rockets on settlements of Hazeef and Kabri
15:45 Two Israeli air strikes on Tayr Diba – Burj al-Shamali- Kafra and Jbal al-Butom
15:25 Two Israeli air strikes on outskirts of western Ebil al-Saqi
15:05 Hezbollah announces launching rockets on Nahariya, Avivim and Kiryat Shmona
15:05 Hezbollah rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona
14:45 Warning sirens in Afula and al-Nasrah (Nazareth)
14:35 Fires break out in Upper Galilee
13:33 Renewed Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
13:26 EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana arrives in Beirut Airport
13:24 Israeli surveillance plane targets motorcycle rider on Zrariyeh – al-Kharayeb main road
13:15 Four storey building demolished by Israeli shelling on Markaba – Hay al-Husseini
13:00 Israeli air strike on Bareesh, eastern Sour (Tyre)
12:46 Israeli air strike on al-Ruwais area in Southern Suburb of Beirut
12:40 Israeli air strike on Bir al-Abed in Southern Suburb of Beirut
12:28 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Southern Suburb of Beirut
12:16 French foreign minister Philippe Douste-Blazy, heads to New York to join discussions on Lebanon
12:08 Renewed Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
11:57 Fouad Siniora meets with US sssistant secretary of state David Welch in Grand Serail
11:38 Israeli air strikes on al-Kfour in southern Lebanon destroys municipality building completely
11:36 Hezbollah says it killed and injured 15 Israeli soldiers in clashes in Aita al-Shaab
11:25 Israeli air strikes on areas between al-Numairiyeh, al-Sharqiyeh and Jabal al-Rafi’
11:24 Israeli air strikes on Qana, Sidiqeen and Hanawiyeh
11:23 Israeli air strikes on edges of al-Zrariyeh, Aaba, Ansar and al-Breiqe’
11:13 Fierce clashes on edges of Rashaya
11:12 Israeli artillery shelling on Kfar Hamam, Rashaya al-Fukhar and Kfar Shouba
11:02 Two people killed and several injured in Israeli air strike on Maqna in Baalbek
10:40 New round of Hezbollah rockets fall on Haifa, two people injured
10:27 Haaretz: Israeli forces capture 350 Lebanese in Marjeyoun
10:25 Marjeyoun Hospital evacuated of staff and patients
10:22 Israeli pamphlets dropped over Sour (Tyre)
10:21 Israeli pamphlets dropped over Beirut incite against Hezbollah
10:20 Explosions heard in Haifa
10:16 Israeli airplanes drop pamphlets over Ain Mreisseh in Beirut
10:15 Lebanese army soldier killed when Israeli air strike targets civilian car in Baalbek
10:08 Rockets fall on Nahariya, warning sirens in Haifa and western Galilee
09:55 Israeli air strike on mobile bridge between Drous and Brital 09:53 Israeli air strike on main road between Maqna and Younin
09:37 Israeli air strike on Maqna road in Baalbek
09:35 Fierce Israeli shelling on Bayt Yahoun and outskirts, and Israeli air strikes on Tibneen
09:31 Security sources: personnel from police stations in Mais al-Jabal, al-Aadayseh and Houla will be moved to Nabatiyeh
09:24 Two Israeli air strikes on truck in middle of Baalbek
09:22 Israeli forces agree to evacuation of joint security forces officers and soldiers from Marjeyoun barracks
09:18 Israeli air strike on Ain Bourdai, south of Baalbek, targets petrol station
08:56 UN forces begin to evacuate security forces from Marjeyoun barracks
08:05 UN forces enter Marjeyoun barracks
07:20 Reuters: Israeli ambassador to UN rejects Russian request for 72 hour humanitarian ceasefire
07:10 Two Israeli air strikes on Ras al-Ain in Sour (Tyre)
06:50 Death toll of Israeli air strike on al-Hissa bridge in Akkar rises to 12 killed
06:40 Israeli air strike on Iqlim al-Tuffah
06:32 Four Israeli air strikes on Zahrani bridge
06:25 Israeli air strike on al-Mansouri valley and al-Ma’aliyeh south of Sour (Tyre)
06:18 Nine killed and 11 wounded in Israeli air strikes on al-Hissa bridge in Akkar
06:14 Israeli air strikes on al-Masnaa road on border crossing with Syria
06:10 Israeli air strikes on city center of Sour (Tyre)
06:09 Israeli shelling on Baalbek – Homs road
06:08 Israeli air strike targets bridge in al-Hissa Akkar, resulting in number of people killed and wounded
05:45 Continued fierce Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut and edges of al-Shiyah
04:55 Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
02:58 John Bolton: no agreement yet on resolution and hope to reach agreement on Friday
02:25 Lebanon rejects US-French resolution as it fails to include demand for immediate ceasefire
02:01 Russia demands 72 hour humanitarian ceasefire from UN Security Council
01:45 Russian ambassador to UN: failure in discussions to reach UN resolution on Lebanon
01:25 US ambassador to UN, John Bolton, announced that diplomatic debate ongoing to arrive at final UN resolution on Lebanon, noting that some issues were still unresolved
00:25 Brazilian foreign ministry announces foreign minister Celso Amorim will travel to Lebanon on August 15 to meet with officials and present them with 5.2 tons of medicine
00:20 Italian correspondents in Middle East called for immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, to put end to what they called “uncontrolled madness” and “indescribable human suffering”
00:10 International Federation of Human Rights Organizations, NGOs from Mediterranean countries, and Central European Human Rights Network announced sending of emergency mission to Lebanon
00:07 Haaretz: Israeli forces arrest 350 Lebanese in Marjeyoun

Minute by Minute:: August 10

2006-08-10T07:41:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

19:58 Hezbollah hits Israeli tanks advancing in southern Lebanon
19:06 Diesel truck targeted in Beqaa
19:05 Four new Israeli air strikes on Sreefa; 4 houses destroyed
19:01 Yedioth Ahronot: operations intensify on Eastern District in southern Lebanon and Israeli troops 10 km from Litani River
19:00 14 Israeli air strikes on Froun in southern Lebanon
18:31 Hezbollah announces shelling of Akka (Acre), and settlements of Goren, al-Bassah and Hanita
18:30 Hezbollah sets ambush for Israeli unit near Markaba, resulting in killing or injuring of unit personnel
18:15 Israeli army denies Hezbollah claim that 18 Israeli soldiers killed
18:10 Haaretz: Syrian made 122mm rocket explodes in Hiafa
17:55 Yedioth Ahronot: 3 rockets fall on Akka (Acre)
17:20 al-Jazeera from Hezbollah source: 4 Israeli soldiers killed in Teebeh Project
17:15 al-Jazeera: renewal of Israeli shelling on Sour (Tyre) and its vicinity
17:07 Warning sirens in northern Israel
17:00 Hezbollah says it killed 10 Israeli soldiers in town of Markaba and destroyed Merkava tank
16:55 Iranian embassy denies there are Iranian fighters among Hezbollah fighters
16:45 Israeli air strike on Kawthariyet al-Ruz and town of Adloun
16:43 Rockets on Haifa suburbs result in casualties
16:30 Warning sirens in Haifa
16:22 al-Jazeera: Hezbollah launches 110 rockets on number of areas in northern Israel
16:17 Hezbollah rockets fall on Nahariya and Ma’alot
16:13 Confrontations between Hezbollah and Israeli forces near Marjeyoun barrack
16:12 Israeli air strike between al-Babiliyeh and Ansar
16:10 Israeli air strike between Kafr Houna and Mleekh near Lebanese Army post
15:58 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Yatar, Sirbeen, and Harees
15:30 Israeli air strike on outskirts of al-Ansariyeh in Zahrani area
15:21 Israeli air strike on Sharbiha results in number of casualties
15:18 Israeli artillery shelling on outskirts of Adloun
14:45 Warning sirens in Carmiel, Tabarayya and number of areas in northern Isreal
14:23 Leaflets thrown over Beirut and Southern Suburb warn inhabitants of al-Shiyah, Burj al-Barjaneh and Hay al-Silom to evacuate
14:01 Israeli forces carry out interrogations inside Marjeyoun barrack concerning types of weapons possessed by joint security force
13:55 Israeli air strike in front of Zayan Hospital in Baalbek results in 3 casualties
13:52 Israeli air strikes on Jnata and on outskirts of Ma’araka
13:50 Israeli forces enter Marjeyoun Barracks for short period of time then retreat
13:46 Israeli warships shell villages from al-Housh to Naqoura
13:45 Hezbollah stops Israeli advance from Deir Siryan towards Alman – al-Qassir area
13:40 Israeli shelling on Kfarmam injures 6 people
13:21 Clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army in Aita al-Shaab and Dibl
13:20 Hezbollah rockets land on Kiryat Shmona and Galilee
13:19 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Kfar Hamam in southern Lebanon
13:18 Warning sirens in Haifa
13:17 Israeli air strikes on Derdeghiya, Sh’hour, Sreefa, Deir Qanoun al-Nahr and Ma’aroub
13:15 Haaretz: 8 Israeli soldieries injured in clashes on border
13:00 Israeli helicopters shell Lebanese Broadcasting antenna on old lighthouse in Qreitem in Beirut
12:35 UN secretary general’s personal representative in Lebanon, Geir Pederson, arrives in Grand Serail
12:25 Two Arabs killed in Deir al-Assad in Israel as result of Hezbollah rockets
12:20 Israeli shelling targets old Lebanese Broadcasting Station building near Lebanese army barracks in Amsheet
12:02 Marjeyoun municipality chief: Israeli forces stationed in eastern section of town, and have not retreated yet
11:51 al-Manar TV: Hezbollah destroys 14 tanks since this morning
11:43 US ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman and French ambassador Bernard Emie meet in Grand Serail
11:42 Hezbollah rockets land in Ma’a lot, Carmiel, Kiryat Shmona, Safad and Golan Heights
11:27 Fierce Israeli shelling and air strikes on eastern and southern Sour (Tyre) and large fire between al-Ramadiyeh, Deir Qanoun and Ras al-Ain
10:46 Intense Israeli shelling on Deir Antar, several houses destroyed
10:43 Israeli helicopters circle repeatedly over Zahrani coast
10:38 Hezbollah rockets fall on Nahariya and Kiryat Shmona settlements
10:36 Pamphlets dropped over northern Lebanon threaten to shell any heavy vehicle that travels along coastal road after 8 pm
10:32 Heavy clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces on western edges of al-Qlei’a
10:18 Yedioth Ahronot: Safad hospital receives 41 wounded, including 34 soldiers
10:16 Israeli airplanes drop pamphlets over al-Bedawi; anti-aircraft artillery fired at planes from inside camp
10:13 al-Jazeera: Israelis withdraw from Marjeyoun
10:10 Israeli airplanes circle over Tripoli in northern Lebanon
09:53 Israeli air strike on Riyaq results in 12 injured
09:35 Fierce battles on Dibeen hills
09:13 Israeli air strike on Riyaq in Beqaa
09:08 al-Jazeera correspondent says fierce clashes in Marjeyoun
09:05 Hezbollah announces destruction of 7 Israeli tanks in al-Khiam valley, crew between killed or injured
08:39 Israeli air strike on motorcycle in Sour (Tyre); driver killed
08:35 Israeli air strikes on Zahrani bridge
08:15 Reuters: Israeli forces control Marjeyoun, Burj al-Mouluk and al-Qalaya; Israeli troops moving on foot around Marjeyoun
07:39 Israeli air strikes on Zibqeen, Toura and Janata in district of Sour (Tyre)
07:36 Four Israeli air strikes on northern Baalbek
07:34 Twelve Israeli air strikes this morning on Deir Antar; one home destroyed
07:32 Israeli official: Olmert stops military operations for 2 days
07:18 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Baalbek
06:58 Hezbollah confirms its fighters blocking Israeli attempt to advance towards Marjeyoun
05:55 Newspaper: Israel stops expanded attack on Lebanon in order to negotiate
02:25 Washington calls on Israel to control itself in new attack
02:15 Washington rejects escalation of war, disagreement continues over Lebanese resolution
02:05 Heavy movement among Israeli forces in southern Lebanon after decision to expand war
01:40 Reuters: witnesses say Israeli forces advanced 10 km into southern Lebanon early Thursday morning, the farthest it has advanced in past 4 weeks of battles; witnesses add that Israeli forces, backed by heavy artillery fire, are on outskirts of Dibeen
01:13 Hezbollah denies Israeli claim that 40 of its fighters killed, describing claim as psychological warfare
00:35 Israeli television: Iranians among Hezbollah dead
00:15 Israel admits 15 of its soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire

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Minute by Minute:: August 9

2006-08-09T08:03:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:50 Fierce clashes in Al-Khiam and shelling on Marjeyoun
23:45 Israeli shelling and air strikes on area around al-Shqeef fortress
23:35 14 Israeli tanks enter through Fatima’s Gate to encircle Al-Khiam
23:22 Haaretz: warning sirens in Kiryat Shmona
23:20 Israeli Army: new infiltration inside Lebanon will not exceed area of current operations
23:15 Reuters: Israeli ground troops advance 5km inside southern Lebanon
23:00 Convoys of Israeli armored vehicles move inside Lebanon under protection of fierce artillery fire
22:50 Meeting between Nabih Berri and Fouad Siniora in Ain al-Tineh
22:45 Israeli television announces start of ground attack on Lebanon
22:35 Spokesperson for Dutch Foreign Minister, Ben Boott, says that decision of Israeli security government to green-light expanding military attack on southern Lebanon is “cause of great concern”
22:30 Israeli MK airplane launches silent rocket into Tallousseh
21:55 White House speaker Tony Snow says he has no idea on time set for UN Security Council vote on resolution to end conflict in Lebanon
21:35 al-Jazeera: 15 Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon today (Wednesday) in battles with Hezbollah fighters
20:25 Nasrallah speaks on Manar TV
19:43 Hezbollah secretary general Sayed Hassan Nasrallah to give statement on al-Manar television
19:22 Israeli shelling on outskirts of Sour (Tyre)
19:15 Israeli war planes circle repeatedly over Baalbek
18:50 Warning sirens in Kiryat Shmona and Upper Galilee
18:31 US and French representatives convene again in New York in attempt to agree on draft resolution concerning Lebanon
18:28 Israel: air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut targeted Hezbollah positions and al-Manar television
18:09 Israeli warships shell Al Samayieh in Sour (Tyre)
18:08 Renewal of Israeli air strikes on Iqlim al-Tuffah, and heavy artillery shelling on area adjacent to Litani River
18:01 Two Israeli air strikes on Jabal al-Rafee’ using fissile bombs
17:58 Second meeting ends between Welch and Siniora without giving any statement
17:52 Israeli foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, and German foreign minister, Frank Steineier, hold press conference
17:44 Heavy artillery shelling on surroundings of Tibneen public hospital
17:30 Renewed Israeli air strikes on Haret Horiek during funeral of al-Shiyah massacre victims
17:24 Israeli air strikes on Bir al-Abed and al-Ruwais in Southern Suburb of Beirut escalate
17:22 Haaretz: government’s decision to expand military operations will not be implemented immediately
17:21 Fourth Israeli air strike targets surrounding of Moawad and Mar Mikhail
17:16 Second Israeli air strike hits Haret Horiek, and thick smoke rises
17:03 Confrontations on Tal al-Nahas – Kafr Kila – Burj al-Mulouk axis, and 4 tanks destroyed
17:00 Heavy artillery shelling on al-Khiam, al-Hamamess, al-Wazani, and Sarda
16:59 Israeli officers: 1 week to reach Litani, and controlling area will require 4 to 6 weeks time
16:57 Renewal of Israel air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
16:55 Warning sirens in Hankeera, Nahariya, and Shlomi
16:45 Israeli defense minister Amir Peretz: Hezbollah is commando and war head for Iran
16:37 US envoy David Welch meets with Siniora again in governmental serail
16:34 Hezbollah announces 4 fighters killed, which raises death toll to 58
16:33 Israeli air strikes target areas in Beqaa
16:18 Israeli mini cabinet confirms expanding ground operations
16:15 Israeli police: Katyousha rockets continue to fall, and around 3,333 rockets targeted Israel since start of war
16:10 Israeli radio: 13 Hezbollah fighters injured
16:05 Chirac: France will propose its own resolution in Security Council if an agreement has not been reached
16:00 UN Human Rights Council meets on Friday based on request by Islamic nations to discuss Lebanese crisis
15:53 New TV correspondent: destruction of house in southern Dibil with 7 Israeli soldiers inside
15:45 Chirac expects disagreement to end around UN resolution concerning Lebanon
15:40 Lebanese house speaker, Nabih Berri: Welch is good at dressing up ugly resolution
15:35 Javier Solana to visit Middle East this week to discuss efforts leading to ceasefire
15:30 11 Israeli soldiers killed in fierce confrontations with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
15:20 Israeli security government convenes to discuss expanding ground operations in Lebanon
15:00 Fouad Siniora confirms there is no progress made in discussions concerning modifying French-American draft resolution
14:40 Haaretz: rockets fall on Safad and result in 2 injuries
14:22 Hezbollah launches Khaibar I missiles on Zakhroun Yaaqoub
14:20 Meeting ends between Prime Minister Siniora and US assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs David Welch, who refused to give any statement
14:17 Successive Israeli air strikes on barren fields of villages of Aarsal and Nahleh
14:15 Israeli artillery shelling on Deir Antar
14:00 Israeli warships shell western district of southern Sour (Tyre)
13:48 Israeli shelling on Kfar Kila – Deir Mimas – al-Khiam road, and Tal al-Nahhas al-Khardali
13:45 Hezbollah shell Kiryat Shmona, Sidi Eliaazar, Avavim and Yaro’un settlements
13:32 Fierce shelling on al-Ma’aliyeh and al-Qleileh from Israeli warships
13:03 Fierce Israeli shelling on most towns and villages in district of Sour (Tyre)
12:58 Israeli air strike severs Baalbek – Homs road
12:49 Four Israeli soldiers killed in Aita al-Shaab
12:23 Heavy Israeli shelling on Iqlim al-Tufah
12:21 Yedioth Ahronot: three rockets fired on Nahariya
12:16 David Walsh visits Grand Serail
12:07 Hezbollah shells Haifa
12:05 Khaibar I rockets fall on Beit Shan settlement
11:55 Israel requested Litani passage to be rebuilt, placing responsibility of its reopening on UN
11:42 Provocative Israeli pamphlets thrown over areas of Cola, Cite Sportive, Arab University, Tariq al-Jadideh, al-Ouza and Bir Hassanm as well as Sour (Tyre)
10:58 Three Israeli air strikes on fish-rearing tanks in Qalya in western Beqaa
10:50 Haaretz: appointment of Israeli army deputy chief of staff Moshe Kaplinsky as commander of military operations in Lebanon
10:48 Israeli troop landing al-Khrayeb near al-Zrariyeh followed by heavy clashes with Hezbollah
10:39 Israeli media report removal of Israeli army northern command chief in charge of military operations in Lebanon
10:23 Israeli government meets to discuss expansion of ground operations in Lebanon
10:08 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Maydoun and Birket Jabbour
10:06 Israeli artillery shelling on Jal al-Shomar, al-Wardiyeh, al-Mahmoudiyeh and Litani River
09:54 Hezbollah claims 10 Israeli soldiers wounded in foiled attempt to advance towards al-Qantara
09:48 Two Israeli Merkava tanks destroyed in Burj al-Mulouk – Tal al-Nahhas
08:10 Israeli troop air drop at dawn on residential district near al-Kharayeb; troops storm house and question 70 year old resident
07:56 Hezbollah destroys Merkava tank attempting to advance on al-Qantara
06:40 Israeli air strike on Aboudiyeh bridge in northern Lebanon that connects country to Syria
03:02 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Baalbek
02:50 Hezbollah fires 350 rockets on 36 Israeli military targets
02:30 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over southern Lebanon
02:20 French ambassador to UN Jean-Marc de la Sabliere says French-US resolution to be amended
02:01 Two Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Markaba power station in western Beqaa
01:50 Two Palestinians killed and 8 injured, including 5 children in Israeli shelling of Ain Helweh refugee camp
01:30 Israeli shelling targets home of Fatah official in Lebanon, casualties reported
01:22 Israeli shelling of entrance of Ain Helweh refugee camp targets northern part of camp
01:20 Amr Moussa: we will discuss peace process with Kofi Annan and UN Security Council
00:50 Amr Moussa: Israel’s representative unconvinced and speaks as if there was no Lebanese bloodshed
00:35 Israeli warships shell entrance of Ain Helweh refugee camp in Saida (Sidon)
00:05 Haaretz: 150 rockets fall on Israel today

Minute by Minute:: August 8

2006-08-08T09:37:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:45 Hezbollah: 12 Israeli soldiers injured or killed and 10 Merkava tanks destroyed today
23:35 Over 2,000 protestors in La Bastille Square in Paris demonstrate for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
22:42 UN Security Council open session to discuss Lebanese – Israeli crisis begins: proposed resolution calls for security measures to terminate military actions and establish weapon-free zone
22:41 al-Manar TV: 16 Israeli soldiers injured or killed, and 10 Merkava tanks and 2 bulldozers destroyed in battles with Hezbollah today
22:37 Series of Israeli air strikes on Debbine and Litani river banks; Israeli artillery shelling and air strikes also target al-Khiam and Marjeyoun valley
22:36 Fierce clashes between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli army in Teebeh Project
22:34 al-Jazeera correspondent: renewed Israeli air strikes on Beqaa
22:33 Death toll of Israeli shelling on Ersal rises to 5 people
21:58 Hezbollah announces destruction of Merkava tank that infiltrated Mays al-Jabal
21:56 Israeli shelling around Ersal targets 7 trucks; reports of at least 4 people killed
21:50 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed optimism about possibility of holding Arab summit to discuss crisis in Lebanon and Palestinian territories
21:45 From Sour (Tyre), President of International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), Jacob Kilnberger, called for urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to residents in southern Lebanon, trapped by battles between Israeli army and Hezbollah. Kilnberger estimated that 100,000 civilians are in desperate conditions, and indicated that delivering water, food and healthcare are current priority of relief agencies
21:42 Russia renews demand for immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Lebanon
21:41 Four Israeli air strikes on Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon
21:40 International relief agencies said operations to deliver humanitarian aid to southern Lebanon completely halted on Tuesday in response to Israeli warnings that it would hit any moving vehicles south of Litani river, despite Israeli promises and guarantees not to target relief convoys
21:31 Israeli embassy in Washington DC states that Israel will continue in its aims to destroy Hezbollah
21:26 Israeli police sources state that over 140 rockets launched by Hezbollah from Lebanon landed in northern Israel on Tuesday, resulting in four injuries and material damages
21:25 Israeli minister of trade & industry Eli Yasha’I suggested leveling every village in southern Lebanon from which rockets are being launched into Israel
21:24 Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Abul Gheit urged UN Security Council to adopt resolution about Lebanon and include modifications requested by Lebanese government
19:23 Israeli shelling on fields of Arsal targets truck carrying diesel
19:20 Libyan relief supplies and aid arrive in Beirut
19:16 Spain stresses end to hostilities in southern Lebanon
19:15 Yedioth Ahronot: 111 rockets fall on northern Israel today
19:13 Israeli air strikes on Youneen fields in depth of eastern chain of Mount Lebanon
19:12 Inhabitants of Rmaich appeal for support and food supplies
19:10 Sporadic Israeli air strikes on al-Butm Mountains
18:56 Israeli air strikes between al-Bazouriyeh and al-Burj al-Shamali
18:55 Jerusalem Post: Army captures Hezbollah unit in Bint Jbeil in possession of ground-to-air missiles
18:50 Israeli artillery shelling on area of Ain Baal and al-Housh south of Sour (Tyre)
18:37 UNIFIL forces contact Israelis to open bridge for humanitarian aid to pass between Beirut and Sour (Tyre)
18:35 BBC: Blair hopes voting on Security Council resolution concerning Lebanon will take place by Wednesday
18:30 Hezbollah launches rockets on Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Giladi, and Mar Gilyot
18:25 Yedioth Ahronot: Fierce battles in Aitaroun and Bint Jbiel result in number of injuries among Israeli soldiers
18:22 Russia announces it will not agree on draft resolution if it does serve Lebanon’s interests
18:20 Hezbollah destroys fourth Merkava tank on eastern edge of Ainata
18:10 Israeli air strikes on town of al-Qusaybeh
17:45 Death toll of al-Shiyah massacre: 29 killed and 75 injured
17:30 Israeli air strikes target al-Khraybeh, al-Saqi and Ebil al-Saqi, result in fires breaking out in olive trees
16:58 Lebanese and German foreign ministers hold press conference in Government Serail
16:46 al-Jazeera: 5 killed and 25 injured in final casualty toll of Israeli air strikes on al-Ghaziyeh
16:43 German foreign minister arrives in Beirut and meets Lebanese prime minister Foaud Siniora
16:42 Israeli air strikes sever roads between western Beqaa and southern Lebanon, and target al-Dalafeh – Marjeyoun
16:40 Haaretz: 2 Israelis injured due to rockets launched by Hezbollah on western Galilee
16:25 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al-Dalafeh
16:10 UN international forces place inhabitants of Houla in cultural center in town and fly UN flag on top of building
16:05 Renewed Israeli air strikes on al-Ghaziyeh
15:35 Israeli air strike on house in al-Shqeef and reports of causalities under rubble
15:20 Israeli air strikes on residential neighborhoods in al-Souwaneh
15:15 Hezbollah launches rockets on Safad
15:04 Israeli air strikes on al-Ghaziyeh during funeral of 16 people killed
14:55 Three Israeli soldiers killed and 2 others injured in confrontations in southern Lebanon
14:45 Israeli army announces 2 of its soldiers killed in confrontations with Hezbollah in Dibil
14:25 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Mayfadoun
14:15 Hezbollah reports it has launched rockets on Akka (Acre), Kiryat Shmona and Kfar Balom
14:12 Israeli air strikes on Litani River
14:10 Heavy artillery shelling from Israeli warships on Deir Qanoun and Ras al-Ain
14:04 Israeli foreign minister: future of region depends on Siniora, his decisions and actions
13:25 Hezbollah rockets fall on Safad
13:22 One Israeli soldier killed and 5 injured during heavy clashes in Ain Ibl
13:21 Israeli shelling on agricultural combines in Housh Barada and al-Sa’adiyeh; Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over area
13:20 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam prison
13:18 Fierce Israeli artillery shelling on Kfar Kila and Rub Thlatheen
13:10 Israeli airplanes circle over northern Lebanon
13:08 Warning sirens in Carmiel and Haifa
13:07 Israeli air strikes on Baalbak, fires break out
13:05 Israeli air strikes on al-Khiam and shelling on Tal al-Nahhas triangle
12:59 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Baalbek and Hermel areas
12:30 Hezbollah announces destruction of 2 Merkava tanks close to Aitat, crew killed or injured
12:13 Israeli pamphlets dropped on southern Lebanon threaten targeting of all vehicles south of Litani river
12:10 Israel says 40 rockets fall on northern settlements
12:05 Israeli army announces capture of 5 Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jbeil
11:54 Heavy Israeli shelling on al-Butm Mountains and Siddiqeen
11:52 Hezbollah stops Israeli advance towards Jal al-Aalam near Naqoura, resulting in 10 killed or wounded
11:45 Renewed shelling on al-Qusaiybeh in Nabatiyeh
11:25 Israeli president Moshe Katsav: military aggression should continue
11:20 Moscow: we support Security Council decision
11:06 Israeli television: all northern settlements under Hezbollah’s shelling
10:44 Hezbollah destroys Israeli bulldozer close to Talet al-Khazzan near al-Taiyreh
10:36 Hezbollah announces shelling of air base in Mayroun mountains
10:35 Israeli air strike on edges of Zahrani River
10:34 Two Israeli air strikes between Aidsheet and Habsheet
10:23 Israeli artillery shelling on outskirts of Ibl al-Saqi
10:21 Israeli air strike on outskirts of al-Khiam
10:20 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Rashaya al-Foukhar in southern Lebanon
09:55 Hezbollah announces it has destroyed Israeli Merkava tank near al-Freiz Hill near Ainata; crew injured
09:39 Israeli radio: clashes continue in Bint Jbeil and Naqoura
09:24 Rocket lands near UNDOF post in Golan Heights
09:21 Warning sirens in Kiryat Shmona and Galilee
09:20 Israeli air strikes on Mabarat al-Imam Ali in Ma’aroub; citizens buried under rubble
08:48 Israeli army: 1 soldier killed and 5 wounded in Hezbollah attack on Israeli foot patrol in Dibil
08:40 Israeli army: fierce battles in Dibil and Aitaroun; Israeli soldiers wounded
01:50 France tries to take into consideration Lebanese conditions; asks UN Security Council to postpone vote on resolution concerning Lebanon
01:30 Israeli air strikes on suburbs of Sour (Tyre); airplanes circle repeatedly and at low altitude over city
01:00 Israeli airplanes circle at medium altitude over Zahrani
00:55 Death toll from two collapsed buildings in al-Shiyah rises to 20 people
00:30 One Israeli soldier killed and 8 wounded in clashes in southern Lebanon
00:15 Haaretz: Hezbollah agrees to deployment of Lebanese army in southern Lebanon

Minute by Minute:: August 7

2006-08-07T08:44:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:30 Death toll of Israeli air strikes on Shiyah rises to 15 casualties
22:40 Hezbollah announces destruction of Israeli tank near Aita al-Shaab, killing and injuring its crew
22:30 Launching “Qana Human Rights Monitor” at Journalists Syndicate tomorrow
22:20 Amr Moussa and foreign ministers of Qatar and UAE leave for New York
22:15 Israeli shelling on residential areas of borderline city of al-Khiam
21:57 Israeli air strikes on Siddiqeen and Qana, and fissile bombs on Battouliyeh and Hanawiyeh
21:55 Lebanese defense minister Elias Murr: resolution will contribute to acceptance of modifications requested by Lebanon
21:50 German foreign minister arrives in Beirut tomorrow to discuss possible ways towards resolving crisis
21:45 Lebanese cabinet unanimously decides to send 15,000 soldiers to southern Lebanon as soon as Israeli army withdraws
21:30 Israeli airplanes circle over al-Qammou’ah – Akkar
21:25 Israeli air strikes on building near Britel Husseiniyeh, kills 4 and injures 23
21:22 Paris asks to postpone presenting proposed resolution until some modifications have been included
21:20 Israeli admits 2 of its soldiers killed in clashes in southern Lebanon
21:15 France supports introducing passage calling for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon in proposed UN resolution
21:10 Shiyah residents flee to Sanayeh public garden and call out to government for help
21:05 One killed and 7 injured in Israeli shelling of Husseiniyeh in Shmestar
20:55 Israeli air strikes on Marjeyoun and al-Khiam
20:45 At least 10 killed and over 30 injured in Israeli air strikes on Shiyah
20:30 Three Israeli air strikes on Britel and Shmestar in Beqaa
20:25 Israeli air strike on Shiyah targets building behind Beirut Mall on old Saida road
20:20 Lebanese political sources to Reuters: Lebanese government will decide to send Lebanese army to southern Lebanon
20:15 Israeli air strikes target Shiyah for first time since start of aggression
20:10 Lebanese army directorate of orientation calls on Lebanese army first reservists, discharged from duty less than 5 years ago; procedure does not include those drafted for military service
20:05 Reports of new massacre as result of Israeli shelling of Assa’ad al-Assa’ad street in Shiyah this evening
20:00 Lebanese cabinet to convene emergency meeting this evening
19:52 Renewal of Israeli air strikes on the Southern Suburb of Beirut
19:50 Israeli channel 1: preliminary reports indicate Hezbollah surveillance plane carrying weapons
19:42 Five Israeli soldiers killed in Hezbollah ambush in al-Aadayseh
19:41 Yedioth Ahronot: 160 rockets fall on northern Israel since morning
19:37 Death toll of al-Ghaziyeh massacre rises to 16
19:30 Israel says it shot down Hezbollah pilot-less surveillance plane over Israel
19:15 Security Council general session concerning Lebanon on Tuesday
18:55 Israeli helicopters circle over Sour (Tyre), and continued shelling of western district
18:45 Reuters based on Lebanese source: Lebanese army calls in reserves for possible deployment in southern Lebanon
18:43 Warning sirens in Haifa
18:38 Israeli artillery shelling on coast of Sour (Tyre) from al-Housh to Ras al-Bayada
18:26 Lebanese army calls in reservists discharged for less than 5 years
18:23 Israeli artillery shelling targets former Ellisar Television building
18:22 Fierce shelling from Israeli warships on al-Rashidiyeh
18:20 US president, George Bush, and secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, hold press conference
18:14 New round of rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona, Akka (Acre) and Safad
17:44 Siniora delivers statement following conclusion of Arab foreign ministers meeting: Arab support for seven articles adopted by Lebanese cabinet; delegation to travel to New York immediately to meet with UN Security Council and UN secretary general Kofi Annan to express Arab perspective in support of Lebanon; cautioning Security Council from taking decisions that are cannot be implemented, complicate situation on ground, and disregard Lebanon’s interests and unity as expressed in 7 articles
17:40 Heavy artillery shelling on all villages of al-Aarqub
17:35 65 people rescued alive from under rubble in town of Houla which was subjected to series of Israeli air strikes
17:33 French ambassador to UN Jean-Marc de La Sabliere: we will look into amendments made by Lebanon today; French-US draft resolution does not only seek cessation of hostilities, but permanent ceasefire as well
17:30 al-Jazeera: Arab foreign ministers delegate Arab League secretary general, Amr Moussa, to prepare for Arab summit
17:20 Sources in United Nations refer to meeting between US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, with number of foreign ministers in New York to discuss crisis in Middle East
17:10 Israeli air strikes on al-Aarqub in southern Lebanon
17:05 President George Bush: we will work with our partners to reach UN resolution with regards to ending violence at earliest possible time
17:00 One person killed in Israeli shelling on Mabneen in al-Ruz complex at entrance of al-Aabasiyeh
16:56 Arab foreign ministers form delegation to UN to support Lebanon in Security Council
16:45 Peretz: Israel will expand its military ground operations in absence of any diplomatic solution
16:41 Israeli air strike on Maydoun in Western Beqaa
16:40 Israeli minister of defense, Peretz: we will destroy Hezbollah rocket launchers wherever they are
16:27 AFP: death toll rises to 14 victims in Israeli shelling of al-Ghaziyeh
16:05 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Riyaq
16:00 al-Jazeera correspondent: France informs some Lebanese parties of its intention to abstain from voting on resolution lacking Lebanese consensus
15:32 Israeli air strike on Shouf Cedars (Arz al-Shouf) results in cutting Cedars – Ain Zhalta road on mountain peak
15:28 Olmert meets with Israeli army command near Lebanese border
14:50 Prime Minister Fouad Siniora gives opening speech at conference of Arab foreign ministers: we need prompt and decisive ceasefire; solution that addresses roots of problem must be ensured by which ceasefire becomes permanent; there is Lebanese consensus on 7 articles; call for ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli army and placement of Shebaa Farms under international control; I am not satisfied with drafts we received in last 2 days; pressure must be placed on international community for Security Council resolution leading to complete ceasefire; we need assistance in reconstruction and support for economy
14:30 Dead and injured civilians under rubble in town of Houla
14:10 Arab foreign ministers meeting in Beirut begins
14:04 Hezbollah sets up ambush for Israeli unit southeast of al-Adayseh, resulting in 8 soldiers injured or killed
14:00 al-Manar: Hezbollah targets Israeli unit near town of Ain Ebil, Israeli Army Northern Command base in Safad and Ilbon military base; Hezbollah also shells Eastern Brigade headquarters in Kiryat Shmona, al-Marj Honin battalion, and Khirbet al-Manara barracks
13:59 Hezbollah targets Israeli Army Northern Command headquarters in Safad and Ilbon base
13:57 Reports of tens of civilians killed in Israeli air strikes on Houla
13:30 Israeli air strikes on house near Government Serail in Nabatiyeh
13:20 Arab foreign ministers arrive in Grand Serail in Beirut
13:10 Renewed Israeli shelling of Houla
13:00 New round of Hezbollah rockets land in Nahariya
12:55 International Red Cross ship carrying food and medical aid arrives in Saida (Sidon) Port
12:52 Repeated Israeli air strikes on coastal areas in Sour (Tyre)
12:35 Yedoith Ahronot: Hezbollah shelling on Kiryat Shmona results in 1 injury
12:30 Israeli air strike on house in Houla with 15 people inside, including 9 children
12:25 Warning sirens in northern Israel
12:20 Two airplanes carrying number of Arab foreign ministers arrives in Beirut Airport
12:17 Israeli shelling on fields of Hanawiyeh
12:15 Israeli air strike on al-Housh near Sour (Tyre)
12:05 al-Jazeera correspondent: fierce battles in western and eastern districts of southern Lebanon
11:50 Concentrated Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Maifadoun and Shokeen
11:45 Three settlers injured in west Galilee as result of Hezbollah Katyousha rockets
11:42 Lebanese official statistics confirm over 1,000 Lebanese killed since start of Israeli aggression on Lebanon
11:41 Israeli air strikes on east and west Zotor and Maifadoun
11:40 Reuters: Hezbollah rockets today result in injuring at least 1 Israeli
11:34 Arab League secretary general Amr Moussa: Arab foreign ministers will discuss possibility of convening extra-ordinary Arab League summit
11:27 Concentrated Israeli shelling on al-Bayada – Ras al-Ain coast near Sour (Tyre)
11:25 Three Israeli air strikes on eastern hills of Baalbek
11:20 Warning sirens in northern Israel
11:16 Concentrated Israeli artillery shelling targets al-Taher and al-Dabsheh in Nabatiyeh
11:13 Hezbollah rockets land on Nahariya and Shlomi
11:07 Israeli army announces 3 Israeli soldiers and 4 Hezbollah fighters killed
11:00 Israeli air strikes at dawn on antenna on Mount Barouk
10:53 Israeli air strikes on al-Dabsheh hill overlooking Nabatiyeh
10:52 Israeli air strikes on al-Mahmoudiyeh, Dibeen, Harouf and al-Qulaiyaa
10:50 Israeli air strikes on al-Dalafa and on al-Sultaniyeh – Qalya main road
10:45 Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert meets with Israeli officials to discuss expanding attacks on Lebanon
10:39 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al-Habariyeh
10:32 Three Israeli air strikes on Litani River
10:29 Three Israeli soldiers killed in Bint Jbeil
10:27 Fierce Israeli shelling on Ras al-Ain beach
10:22 al-Jazeera correspondent: renewed Israeli air strikes and shelling on Sour (Tyre)
10:21 Israeli air strikes on Kafra targets houses and cellular base stations
10:19 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Kfar Hamam and Halta near Shebaa Farms
10:09 Hezbollah states it has stopped Israeli troop advance towards al-Bayada
09:51 Israeli artillery shelling on Jabsheet destroys 4 buildings
09:28 Series of Israeli air strikes on Harouf triangle and inside town; casualties reported
09:18 Israeli air strike on Litani river near Dibeen
09:11 One person killed and 10 injured in Israeli shelling of al-Ghaziyeh
08:52 Israeli air strikes on residential buildings in Kfar Ruman
08:25 Israeli air strike on al-Ghaziyeh; casualties reported
06:10 Seventh Israeli air strike on Southern Suburb of Beirut
05:55 Eight family members killed in Israeli air strike on al-Ghassaniyeh in Saida (Sidon)
05:40 Hezbollah statement: 4 Israeli soldiers killed, including officer, in clashes on outskirts of Houla
05:24 Renewed Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
05:17 Israeli air strike on Southern Suburb of Beirut
03:36 Haaretz: Israeli army planning for strike against strategic infrastructure and Lebanese government symbols
03:32 Israeli air strike targets Moussaoui Establishment on Baalbek-Riyaq road
02:55 UN Security Council meeting: China and Russia want to include amendments to resolution to conciliate Lebanese position
02:30 Two Israeli air strikes on Hay al-Aasireh and 3 Israeli air strikes on Baalbek fields
02:25 Hezbollah in fierce battles for past half hour with Israeli forces that tried to advance towards Houla
02:15 Three Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Baalbek
01:47 Israeli helicopters circle repeatedly over al-Mahmoudiyeh
01:10 Israeli reserve troops announce 6 Hezbollah fighters killed
00:24 Syrian president Bashar al-Assad: UN resolution not stabilizing factor

Updated Maps for August 5

2006-08-06T19:01:00.000+03:00

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Minute by Minute:: August 6

2006-08-06T08:22:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:20 Lebanese Interior Ministry bans protests in light of Arab Foreign Ministers conference convening
22:55 Israeli army announces it destroyed launch pads for rockets targeting Haifa when it shelled Qana
22:35 29 rockets fell on Haifa throughout day
22:26 Sweden proposes international conference for rebuilding Lebanon
22:10 Jordan: Israeli occupation is basis of all wars in Middle East
21:37 Haaretz: 58 soldiers and 36 civilians killed in Israel since start of war on Lebanon
21:13 Three killed and over 100 injured in Hezbollah shelling on Haifa
20:43 Hezbollah says shelling Haifa was response to Israeli shelling of Southern Suburb of Beirut today
20:34 Thirty people killed or injured in rocket fire on Haifa
20:31 Israeli air strikes areas between Ansar – al-Zrariyeh and Ansar – Aaba
20:00 Over 20 injured in rocket fire on Haifa
19:16 Yedioth Ahronot: rocket hits factory in Migdal
19:15 Hezbollah launches round of rockets on Etzba ha-Galil
19:14 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Ansar in southern Lebanon
19:10 Heavy Israeli shelling on towns of al-Qleileh, al-Mansouri, al-Bayada and al-Sama’iyeh
19:05 Israeli radio: Israeli air force carried out air strikes on 4,800 targets since start of war
19:00 Outskirts of al-Zrariyeh town in southern Lebanon targeted
18:58 Hezbollah announces launching rockets on Akka (Acre) and Haifa short while ago
18:57 Hezbollah launches Khaibar I rockets on Khdeira, Beit She’an (Bissan) and Afula
18:53 Hezbollah shells Margaliyyot barrack
18:52 Yedioth Ahronot: 160 rockets target Israel today and 3,000 since start of war
18:50 Hezbollah announces attacking rear lines of Israeli forces in Khirbet al-Manara and al-Aasi
18:47 Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut destroys six-story building in Hay Madi, Rammal CO-OP, and Khalifeh Restaurant in Haret Hreik
18:45 Heavy Israeli shelling on village of al-Bayada
18:40 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al-Sreireh and Maydoun in Western Bekaa
18:35 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli air strikes target 5 houses belonging to Hezbollah officials in Southern Suburb of Beirut
18:25 One woman killed in Israeli shelling on Houla
18:05 Yedioth Ahronot: Hezbollah launched 160 rockets today
18:00 Hezbollah: we blocked incursion attempt in Moheibeb near Blida; casualties among Israeli troops
17:55 Yedioth Ahronot: 1 Israeli killed in shelling of Kafr Giladi
17:50 Source to ANB confirms Israeli soldiers entered UN peace keeping force offices in Naqoura
17:43 Hezbollah mourns death of three fighters
17:42 Israeli source: 5 Israeli soldiers injured while firing bomb in operation in southern Lebanon
17:41 White House hopes for resolution that determines form of international force within days and not weeks
17:35 Yedioth Ahronot: 7 Israelis injured in shelling of Kafr Giladi, one in serious condition
17:25 Amr Moussa arrives in Beirut
17:20 Six killed in Israeli shelling of village of al-Jbien remain under rubble
17:15 Israeli air strikes widen scope of attack to include area of Sfeir in Southern Suburb of Beirut
17:10 Israeli air strikes target Hadi Nasrallah Street in Southern Suburb of Beirut
17:00 Plane carrying aid lands in Beirut Airport
16:55 Renewal of Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
16:35 Israel air strikes near Saydoun in western Bekaa
16:30 One person killed in Israeli air strike on Maaraka cross road, and shelling on Barachit, Toulin, and Hadatha
16:10 UN peace keeping force says head quarters in Naqoura now in operations zone of Israeli army
16:00 Four Israeli air strikes on fields in al-Qusaiybeh
15:35 Syrian foreign minister Walid Moallem concludes meeting with Lebanese foreign minister, Fawzi Saloukh, in Tripoli Serail
15:00 Hezbollah launches tens of rockets on Upper Galilee again
14:55 Air strikes on villages of Iqlim al-Tuffah, Eastern and Western Zouter, Jibsheet, Aaba, al-Dadweer and Ansar
14:50 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli army says it killed 4 Hezbollah fighters in its operations on Sunday
14:40 Israeli general informs Israeli government that army captured Hezbollah fighter who participated in abducting 2 Israeli soldiers
14: 35 Phosphorus bombs on village of al-Mansouri; 5 houses destroyed
14:30 Nabih Berri:we refuse any international resolution not within domain of 7 articles proposed by Lebanese government; we welcome strengthening international forces currently present in Lebanon; French-US draft resolution is not in interest of Lebanon
14:20 Hezbollah launches rocket barrage on Gila’ad in northern Israel
14:17 Lebanese army soldier killed and 2 injured in Israeli shelling on al-Mansouri
14:08 Meeting between Lebanese and Syrian foreign ministers in Tripoli
14:07 Injuries reported in Lebanese army post in al-Mansouri shelled by Israeli warships
14:06 Meeting between Lebanese and Syrian foreign ministers scheduled to be held in Jbeil Serail postponed
14:05 Yedioth Ahronot: rockets hit factory in Tabarayya
14:00 Truck targeted on main road in al-Ain in Baalbek-Hermel province; truck driver injured
13:17 Israeli shelling on al-Khiam valley and 5 Israeli air strikes on Arid Dibeen result in minor injuries among 4 joint forces troops
13:15 Israeli press: Israeli prime minister’s office evacuated as result of suspected explosives
13:10 Israeli air strike on van in al-Qasimiyeh north of Sour (Tyre), casualties reported
12:50 Hezbollah rockets land on settlements in northern Israel; Israeli TV reports 12 soldiers killed and 20 wounded in Hezbollah shelling of upper Galilee,
12:35 Reuters: emergency teams report 8 Israelis killed in Hezbollah shelling of Kfar Jeladi in northern Israel
12:30 Hezbollah announces destruction of Israeli tank, and targeting of another, resulting in killing and wounding of crew between al-Aadayseh and Miskaf Aam; Israeli media reports many Israelis seriously wounded in Hezbollah shelling of upper Galilee
12:20 Hezbollah shells Kiryat Shmona, Carmiel short while ago; Israeli air strikes on al-Mahmoudiyeh, al-Aadayseh, Markaba, Houla, al-Khiam valley and Tiba result in casualties
12:15 Jordan prepares to supply Lebanon with 10,000 tons of fuel
12:10 Israeli warships target outskirts of Sour (Tyre); Hezbollah fires new round of rockets into northern Israel, reporting two failed attempts by Israeli army to advance towards al-Bayada
12:07 Israeli air strike on Siddiqeen and Qana; artillery shelling on al-Bayada, Froun and al-Ghandouriyeh
12:05 Syrian foreign minister Walid Mouallem arrives at 1 pm at al-Arida, Minister Saloukh to meet him at Jbeil Serail
12:00 Israeli air strike on al-Aaishiyeh heights
11:55 Israeli air strike targets Lebanese army truck in Ansar in southern Lebanon
11:50 Israeli air strikes on Jibsheet, Shokein, Tul, Arnoun and Yohmor
11:40 Israeli radio: three Israeli soldiers wounded in clashes near Ras al-Bayada area
11:20 Israeli airplanes circle at low altitude over Beirut
11:07 Israeli air strikes on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command posts in Beqaa
10:55 Israeli air strikes on al-Jarmaq, al-Mahmoudiyeh, and shelling on Litani river and outskirts of Yohmor, Kfar Kila, al-Taybeh and al-Khiam valley
10:30 Hezbollah attacks Israeli troop gathering in Ouadi Honin, destroying number of tanks and causing casualties
10:25 Hezbollah rockets land on Safad and Golan Heights
10:19 Maariv: fierce clashes in al-Bayada between Israeli army and Hezbollah
10:17 Israeli radio: rockets land on Ma’a lot
10:15 Israeli army announces destruction of three Hezbollah rocket launch pads near Sour (Tyre)
10:05 Eyewitnesses: Israeli army retracts 10 tanks and 2 bulldozers from al-Taybeh Project, while 3 destroyed tanks remain
09:40 Israeli air strikes on al-Qlayleh, al-Bayada, al-Mansouri, al-Malikiyeh, al-Sha’atiyeh and al-Housh
09:30 Fierce Israeli shelling on Houla; probability of civilians under rubble
06:10 Israeli air strike on Qousaya heights results in deaths among Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command forces
06:05 Israeli air strikes on Taraya – Afqa - Aayoun al-Siman road in Mount Lebanon western range
05:58 Israeli air strikes on all Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command positions in central and western Beqaa
05:49 Israeli air strike on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command positions on Deir Zanoun road in central Beqaa
05:45 Israeli air strike on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command positions in al-Naimeh heights south of Beirut
02:49 10 killed and 37 wounded in 25th day of Israeli war on Lebanon
00:56 Israeli air strike on main square in Ansar; medic injured
00:50 UN Security Council resumes discussions on Lebanon today
00:48 Israeli air strike on Zighreen – Marjaheen in Hermel
00:42 Lebanese government source to AFP states Lebanese government opposed on Saturday night French-US plan and sent Lebanese ambassador to UN, acting foreign minister Tareq Mitri revised draft that includes Lebanese demands
00:34 France expresses satisfaction with initial response to French-US plan
00:26 UN Security Council concludes discussions on French-US plan
00:25 Consecutive Israeli air strikes on al-Housh and Burj al-Shemali east of Sour (Tyre)
00:22 AFP: Lebanon rejects French-US plan in current format
00:21 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Sour (Tyre)
00:17 Israeli air strike on Nahr al-Bared dam
00:15 Three Israeli air strikes on Dhour Shoueir – Tarshish road
00:09 Israel admits failure of landing operation in Sour (Tyre) and wounding of 8 soldiers, having earlier announced success of operation while Lebanese army announced since dawn that operation failed
00:03 Israeli government expresses reservations about French-US plan according to media sources

Updated Maps for August 4

2006-08-06T01:45:00.000+03:00

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Minute by Minute:: August 5

2006-08-05T07:27:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:54 110 British Labour MPs sign petition demanding that Blair call for ceasefire in Lebanon
23:38 Israeli air strike on al-Madhoun bridge in Akkar
23:24 Israeli air strike targets al-Ghurfa al-Faransiya (French Room) in Dahr al-Qadeeb in Cedars region
23:20 Israeli air strikes on al-Areeda bridge in northern Lebanon linking country to Syria
23:18 Two Israeli air strikes on area between Burj al-Shemali and al-Hosh in Sour (Tyre)
23:17 Four Israeli air strikes on fields around al-Knaisseh on western slopes of Mount Lebanon
23:15 Nahr al-Bared dam, which provides electrical power to northern Lebanon, is shelled
23:08 Third Israeli air strike on Araqa bridge in Akkar and another bridge linking Minyara to neighboring villages
22:56 Lebanese army fires at suspected foreign bodies in sea in Sour (Tyre)
22:52 Israeli air planes circle repeatedly over Baalbek
22:50 Lebanese security authorities on Sawt al-Ghad radio station, as well as town residents, confirm that media reports on Israeli airplanes dropping fireballs on towns of al-Manara and Sultan Yacoub which caused fires on outskirts of towns, are false.
22:30 Lebanese health minister: fuel available in hospitals is sufficient for one more week of operation
22:17 US and France reach agreement on UN resolution concerning Lebanon
22:15 Proposed resolution on Lebanon calls for cessation of acts of war
22:10 Egyptian foreign minister Ahmad Abu al-Ghait expects ceasefire within days
22:09 Listing prepared by Lebanese businessmen reports destruction of at least 45 major factories in direct Israeli air strikes, in addition to small and medium sized projects not included in listing
22:08 Bush expresses satisfaction with proposed UN Security Council resolution on Lebanon
22:06 Lebanese and Arab expatriates in several countries demonstrate against Israeli aggression on Lebanon
22:05 Jordanian King confirms support for Fouad Siniora’s plan
21:55 King Abdullah and Amr Moussa discuss attack on Lebanon
21:25 Israeli air strike on Deir Antar
20:55 After announcing reaching US-French proposed resolution calling for ceasefire in Lebanon, US Foreign Affairs spokesperson states that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit UN beginning of next week
20:35 Israeli air strike on Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine base in Heshmesh valley in Beqaa
20:07 Israeli air strike on al-Hijjeh area in Zahrani district injures 5
19:20 Hezbollah says it will implement ceasefire when Israeli aggression ends and on condition that no Israeli soldiers remain in Lebanon
18:50 Vladimir Putin and Kofi Annan stress necessity to adopt Security Council resolution that calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
18:40 Hezbollah: 6 Israeli soldiers injured in Aita al-Shaab
18:30 Haaretz: one Israeli soldier injured on border with Lebanon
18:28 John Bolton: French – US agreement does not mean immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
18:27 Arab and Israeli peace activists participate in demonstrations in Tel Aviv
18:25 Hezbollah announced shelling of northern settlements, including Galilee military command
18:20 Blair: Security Council agreement concerning Lebanon is vital first step to end tragic crisis in Lebanon
17:47 Jerusalem Post: fierce confrontations between Israeli army and Hezbollah in Aita al-Shaab
17:45 Security Council session today to ratify agreement on Lebanon reached between France and US in London
17:40 Heavy shelling from sea on towns of Batouliyeh, Ras al-Ain, and Deir Qanoon in area around Sour (Tyre)
17:32 Haaretz: 60 Katyousha rockets hit Israel in one hour
17:30 French presidency announces reaching agreement between Washington and Paris concerning resolution of conflict in Lebanon
17:20 Associated Press: French-American agreement on international resolution concerning Lebanon
17:15 Israeli television: 3 Israelis killed in Hezbollah shelling of northern areas
16:55 Five Israelis injured by Hezbollah rockets launched on Hiafa
16:40 NBN transmitting station in Toumat Neha targeted and destroyed; fuel tanks on site catch fire
16:25 Six rockets launched by Hezbollah fall on northern Israel; fires break out
16:17 Hezbollah shelling on Shlomi causes fires; no injuries reported
16:16 Two Israeli air strikes on al-Manar antenna in Toumat Neha
16:15 Hezbollah shells Safad, Nahariya, and Kiryat Shmona again
16:00 Yedioth Ahronot: rockets fall on Safad
15:50 Lebanese security forces deny leaflets were thrown over Saida (Sidon), and announce arresting those who spread rumor
15:15 Israeli Army says it intends to target Hezbollah rocket launchers in Saida (Sidon)
14:55 Meeting ends between Siniora and David Walsh
14:50 Reuters: Israeli army warns inhabitants of Saida (Sidon) to evacuate
14:38 Hezbollah launches rockets on Ma’alot
14:30 5 injured in Israeli shelling on Rub Thalatheen, and two air strikes on Dibeen
14:05 Israeli air strike on al-Mahmoudiyeh
14:00 Peretz: Israeli army will expand its operations against Hezbollah
13:20 Hezbollah announces shelling of Akka (Acre) with tens of rockets in retaliation for Israeli massacres yesterday
13:00 Hezbollah announces shelling of Haifa with tens of rockets
12:52 David Walsh meets with Fouad Siniora in Government Serail, entering building through back door
12:50 15 wounded in Israeli air strike on inhabited home in Kfar Kila
12:35 David Walsh meeting with Nabih Berri concludes; Walsh does not make any statements
12:20 Demonstrations in front of Government Serail in Beirut to protest David Walsh’s visit
12:15 Yedioth Ahronot: warning sirens in west Haifa
11:45 David Walsh in meeting with Nabih Berri
11:20 Seven Israeli air strikes on Zibqeen in southern Lebanon
10:50 Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut result in 4 killed and 9 wounded
10:31 Israeli air strike targets inhabited home in Aitit
10:28 Israeli artillery shelling on residential areas in Kafra
10:21 Israeli air strike on truck in al-Helaniyeh in Beqaa
10:19 Israel admits one soldier killed and another wounded in al-Taybeh last night
09:48 Lebanese police: one Lebanese soldier killed in Israeli sea landing operation on Sour (Tyre)
09:46 Haaretz: one Israeli soldier killed in sea landing operation on Sour (Tyre)
09:45 Haaretz: one Israeli officer and 7 soldiers wounded in sea landing operation in Sour (Tyre)
09:13 Rice: resolution for ceasefire could be agreed in few days
09:10 Reuters: five Lebanese killed, including Lebanese army officer, in Sour (Tyre)
09:05 Israeli army admits number of its soldiers injured in sea landing operation in Sour (Tyre) at dawn
08:56 Five Israelis wounded in Hezbollah shelling on Haifa
08:53 Two killed in Sour (Tyre) when their motorcycle is targeted
08:46 Israeli air strikes on western Zoter near Nabatiyeh, 3 wounded
08:25 Hezbollah fires round of Raad II rockets on Haifa
05:10 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli air strikes on Sour (Tyre)
04:40 Strong explosions heard in Beirut, thought to have targeted Southern Suburb
04:15 Israel announces destruction of rocket-launcher used to shell al-Khdeira
03:06 Tens of Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut and al-Ouzai; Friday’s toll 134 killed or wounded
03:05 Israeli police: for first time, Hezbollah rockets reach city of al-Khdeira 75 km into Israel; no casualties reported
03:00 $6.6 million raised by Jewish Americans as aid for northern Israel
02:49 Israeli shelling of al-Rashidiyeh Palestinian refugee camp near Sour (Tyre) in southern Lebanon
02:14 US and France closer to agreement on UN draft resolution for ceasefire as first step to political resolution of Israeli-Lebanese conflict
01:30 Israeli radio: warning sirens in some settlements in northern Israel
01:00 191 rockets fired into northern Israel on Friday
00:50 Jewish-Americans meet Kofi Annan and express their disappointment with way UN is dealing with crisis
04:45 Bush calls Kofi Annan for 15 minutes
00:40 Pentagon spokesperson says US will give Lebanese army spare parts worth $10 million when it extends control to all Lebanese areas
00:13 Saudi Arabia says unlikely to use oil as weapon in Lebanese war
00:10 Amnesty International criticized Israeli investigation on Qana massacre, which resulted in tens of dead and wounded, describing it as “whitewash”. Amnesty International executive deputy secretary general Kate Gilmore said: We cannot allow any investigation into events in Qana to be whitewash; what is needed here is independent investigation

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2006-08-04T13:35:00.000+03:00

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Minute by Minute:: August 4

2006-08-04T01:24:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:53 Lebanese internal security forces state that at least 4 civilians are buried under rubble of their home, destroyed in Israeli air strike on Friday on Aita al-Shaab in southern Lebanon
23:42 Italian prime minister Romano Prodi discusses ceasefire with British prime minister Tony Blair by phone, offers Italian mediation
23:38 Executive director of World Food Program James Morris: Program aims at providing food aid to 310,000 Lebanese refugees in area, whose number might increase in coming months
23:32 al-Jazeera reports French-British coordination for ceasefire within 24 hours
23:26 In statement from Elysee palace, French president Jacques Chirac confirms in phone call with UN secretary general Kofi Annan that France seeks “acceptable format for all” in proposed resolution that Paris presented towards ending fighting in Lebanon
23:20 High-ranking Arab diplomat to AFP: emergency Arab League meeting for foreign ministers scheduled to take place on Monday in Beirut seeks to “support comprehensive plan” presented by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora
23:12 Hezbollah confirms that rockets launched near Tel Aviv today are Khaibar rockets
23:10 al-Jazeera: reports of imminent end to war between Israel and Hezbollah; military operations could stop within 24 hours
23:00 Israeli interior minister: Israeli army controlling sector in southern Lebanon ranging in depth from 3 – 8km; we are combing area to distance Hezbollah’s threat and its rockets
22:34 Hezbollah announces shelling of al-Khdeira, 70km south of Lebanese border, with round of Khaibar I rockets,
22:32 Fierce clashes along border, and fears of epidemics
22:30 Italian prime minister Romano Prodi warns Israel of disproportionate reactions
22:28 Shelling of bridges paralyses aid convoys to Lebanon
22:20 Four Israeli air strikes on al-Mansouri and 2 strikes on Ain Ba’al and Bazouriyeh
22:10 Head of international investigation team concerning assassination of ex-Prime Minister Rafic Hariri left Beirut today on board British ship
21:53 Four injured in Israeli shelling of Kafra
21:45 Yedioth Ahronot: warning sirens go off in Haifa, Kiryat Zeshrof, Yakov and Akka
21:35 Hezbollah says its rockets targeted central command base for Israeli air force in northern Israel
21:33 Israeli police says Hezbollah rockets hit al-Khdeira today, 20km away from Tel Aviv
21:26 Hezbollah rockets reach Jezrael in northern Israel
21:16 Warning sirens in Haifa
21:10 UN: humanitarian activities coordinator in Lebanon denounces continued Israeli shelling of civilian infrastructure
21:05 Russian embassy in Beirut prepares new ways to evacuate its citizens
20:53 Number killed in al-Qaa’ massacre rises to 34
20:50 Fierce shelling on several villages in Bint Jbeil
20:36 Italian foreign minister D’Alema and Syrian foreign minister Sharaa call for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
20:32 Civilian car and agricultural pick-up truck targeted on main road between Baalbek and Hermel
20:24 Fierce battles between Hezbollah and Israeli army around town of Bint Jbeil
20:22 Israeli air strike on Jouaya injures 2
20:20 Fierce Israeli shelling on area between Kfar Seer and Sarri
20:18 Israeli air strike on Aita al-Shaab and Kafra
20:17 Demonstration in Akkar denouncing Israeli aggression on Lebanon
20:14 al-Jazeera: 4 injured in Hezbollah rocket fire on Marj ben Amer valley in northern Israel
20:11 Fierce shelling on many villages and towns in Sour (Tyre)
19:50 Israeli air strike on Safad al-Bateekh destroys several houses
19:49 5 injured in Israeli air strike on Kafra
19:48 Jerusalem Post: 3 killed and 86 injured in Israel as result of Hezbollah rockets
19:46 Russian Security Council secretary, Ivanov calls for immediate ceasefire
19:44 Arab foreign ministers meet in Beirut on Monday
19:40 Israeli air strike on Jouwaya; injuries reported
19:38 Israeli shelling cuts off main road, preventing humanitarian aid
19:35 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli army surrounds Hezbollah unit launching anti-tank rockets
19:29 7 Lebanese civilians killed and 10 others injured in al-Taybeh
19:24 Destruction of house with over 17 civilians inside in al-Taybeh and another in Aita al-Shaab
19:20 Israeli air strikes on al-Mansouri and al-Shahabiyeh, and artillery shelling on villages of Western District
19:18 Yedioth Ahronot: 1 officer and 2 soldiers from Israeli Golani Brigade killed in Markaba, and 2 other soldiers injured in al-Taybeh today
19:16 Series of Israeli air strikes target vehicles in al-Tal al-Abyad in Baalbek
19:06 Israeli air strikes on Litani River and Homa Arnoun
18:52 Ha'aretz: Katyousha rockets fall on Qunaitra City in Golan Heights
18:36 Israeli newspapers: Israel did not expect war like this even in its "worse nightmares"
18:29 5 Qatari planes arrive in Damascus Airport carrying medical supplies and food for Lebanon
18:23 Brussels expresses regret for shelling passageway used for bringing humanitarian aid into Lebanon
18:19 French president, Jacques Chirac, and Finnish prime minister, Matti Vanhanen, called today for exertion of all efforts to reach ceasefire and diplomatic agreement concerning Lebanon approved by UN as soon as possible
18:13 Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah: war in Lebanon will extend to Arab and Islamic world
18:06 Emile Lahoud: objective behind Israeli shelling is to impose conditions on Lebanon which it refuses
18:04 Political struggle over formation of international force to be deployed in Lebanon
17:58 Warning sirens in Carmiel and west of Galilee
17:53 US state department announces that US undersecretary of state for Middle East affairs, David Walsh, to visit Beirut tomorrow
17:52 Source: High ranking US diplomat visits Beirut tomorrow
17:45 Renewed Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Arabsaleem result in field fires breaking out
17:42 Million-man demonstration in support of Hezbollah in al-Sadr city in Iraq
17:36 One ton of relief supplies from Jordan and UAE arrives in Beirut
17:29 European Commission denounces destruction of 4 bridges, stating that this hinders humanitarian relief operations to Lebanon via Syria
17:25 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli air strike on outskirts of Arabsaleem in southern Lebanon
17:21 Two Israeli air strikes this afternoon on orchards in al-Qaa on Lebanese – Syrian border result in death of 30 Syrian laborers and wounding of over 30 others
17:17 Hezbollah announces destruction of 3 Merkava tanks in al-Taybeh Project; Yedioth Ahronot states that 2 Israeli soldiers killed in Markaba and 3 injured in al-Taybeh
16:35 AFP: At least 12 people killed in Israeli air strike on Lebanese customs building in al-Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria
16:25 Israeli police: second Israeli killed in rocket attack by Hezbollah on Israel
16:05 Israeli air strike targets truck in Hay al-Sharawneh in Baalbek
16:00 Arab Israeli woman killed in town of al-Maghar in northern Israel as result of rocket attack
15:57 Hezbollah targets Avital early warning post and settlements of Ghosh, Ma’alot, and Kiryat Motzkin
15:55 Associated Press: Eye-witnesses report 40 killed in Israeli air strike on al-Qaa
15:50 Death toll in Israeli air strike on al-Qaa rises to 25
15:45 5 civilians killed in Israeli air strike on al-Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria
15:40 23 civilians killed and 10 injured in Israeli air strike on al-Qaa
15:35 80 rockets fall on northern Israel
15:30 One settler killed and others injured in rocket shelling of settlements
15:25 Hezbollah launches rockets on military posts in Israeli settlements
15:20 25 people injured in Israeli air strike on grocery warehouse in Beqaa Valley
15:17 Israel admits 2 soldiers killed and 1 officer injured in confrontations in Markaba
15:55 Hezbollah launches rockets on settlements of Ramat, Carmiel, Naftali, and Sidi Eliezer
15:10 25 civilians injured in Israeli air strike on Beqaa
15:05 Israeli army admits 2 of its soldiers killed in confrontations in southern Lebanon
15:00 Lebanese army command announces death of lieutenant Nazih Mohammed and corporal Mohammed Mazen killed in Israeli air strikes on two army posts in al-Ouzai and al-Madfoon
14:50 Arrival of 2 UAE planes to Beirut Airport carrying medical supplies
14:45 Meeting of ambassadors of Switzerland, Austria, Malta, Italy, Korea, and Spain in Caritas
14:40 Lebanese Red Cross: 5 killed and 11 wounded in Israeli air strikes on bridges in northern Lebanon
14:35 One Lebanese citizen killed in air strike on Markaba
14:25 Israeli air strike on Litani River – Kfar Seer, and Israeli incursion attempt towards al-Hamamess
14:10 Sheikh Qabalan calls for immediate ceasefire and return of displaced to their villages and homes
14:05 Air strikes on Sidiqeen, Jbal al-Butom, al-Hiniyeh, al-Sultaniyeh, al-Qlieleh, Tanieh – Sour (Tyre)
13:55 American under-secretary of state visits Beirut tomorrow (Saturday) for discussions concerning ending war on Lebanon
13:45 Hezbollah announces 3 Israeli soldiers killed and fourth injured, as well as destruction of tank in Aita al-Shaab
13:42 Civil society organizations protest in Martyrs' Square against continuation of Israeli aggression on Lebanon
13:41 Israeli losses on al-Taybeh, al-Taybeh project, Rub Thalatheen and Markaba axis: 3 tanks destroyed, 1 bulldozer hit, and fires blaze in troop carrier
13:40 Ground confrontations: 5 Israelis killed; 1 tank and 1 troop carrier destroyed
13:37 Prime minister Fouad Siniora calls for resolution of causes that led to rise of Hezbollah
13:33 Israel targets area north of Beirut for first time, 4 Lebanese killed
13:30 Blair postpones vacation to resolve Middle East crisis
13:25 8th shipment of humanitarian aid arrives in Syria from Kuwait for support of Lebanese people
12:45 Intense shelling of villages of Yuhmor and al-Shqeef, and Litani River
12:30 Inhabitants of Markaba appeal for medical supplies and assistance in rescue of wounded
12:15 Hezbollah announces destruction of Israeli troop carrier, killing and wounding its crew at al-Adaiyseh
12:00 Israeli radio: warning sirens in some settlements in northern Israeli
11:30 Blat Jbeil mayor: casualties and wounded under destroyed Halat bridge; heavy machinery needed to remove rubble
11:15 Hezbollah announces it has destroyed Israeli tank on Aita al-Shaab axis; crew killed and wounded
11:00 al-Jazeera: number of Hezbollah rockets land in northern Israel
10:40 Israeli air strikes target al-Qleileh and Deir Siryan
10:30 Fierce Israeli air strikes on Sour (Tyre) and surroundings
10:22 4 Lebanese killed and 15 wounded in Israeli air strikes on bridges north of Beirut
10:20 5 Israeli soldiers killed and bulldozer destroyed near Markaba in southern Lebanon
10:10 Malaysia says it is ready to contribute 1,000 soldiers to international force in Lebanon
10:07 3 Israeli soldiers killed and 2 wounded in battles near Markaba in southern Lebanon
10:05 Israeli air strikes on 4 charity organizations in southern Lebanon
10:00 Israeli air strike on Ansar
09:50 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Nabatiyeh
09:20 Two Lebanese killed and 12 wounded, in preliminary count, in Israeli destruction of 4 bridges on Maamaltein – North Lebanon road
09:01 Israeli air strike targets Taraya, Afqa road, connecting Beqaa with Mount Lebanon
08:43 Lebanese civilian, Qasem al-Baarini killed in Israeli air strike on Fedar bridge, another unidentified casualty still under rubble
08:25 Lebanese army soldier, Naji al-Hussain killed and three wounded in Israeli air strike on al-Ouzai at dawn
08:20 Five injured in Israeli air strike on Ghazir bridge
08:10 Road to northern Lebanon cut off after bridges hit in air strikes
08:02 Area around Adma on fire as a result of shelling
07:50 Israeli air strike on Fedar bridge in Jbeil
07:45 Israeli air strike on Casino bridge in Jounieh, Maamaltein area, injuries reported
07:40 Israeli air strike on al-Madfoun bridge in al-Batroun in northern Lebanon
07:10 Israeli air strike on Ghazir bridge in Jounieh, Maamaltein area
04:31 Consecutive Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut, al-Ouzai and Baalbek
04:26 Repeated Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
04:19 Six Israeli air strikes on Baalbek and outskirts
04:12 Over 25 Israeli air strikes on al-Ouzai until now
03:45 Consecutive Israeli air strikes on al-Ouzai near Beirut International Airport
03:00 12 Israelis killed; confrontations escalate in southern Lebanon
02:30 Renewed Israeli shelling on Southern Suburb of Beirut
02:00 Lebanese prime minister Fouad Siniora confirms fuel supplies will last another week, pointing out that reserve supplies are decreasing
01:55 Venezuelan president recalls ambassador to Israel in protest of Israeli massacres in Lebanon
01:50 Israeli army confirms targeting of Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon
01:07 Continued Israeli air strikes on Southern Suburb of Beirut
01:06 Hezbollah announces it has foiled Israeli attempt to advance on Markaba hills, several Israeli soldiers wounded
01:01 Two Israeli missiles target al-Rowais and Haret Hreik in Southern Suburb of Beirut
00:59 Israeli air strike on Southern Suburb of Beirut
00:47 One woman killed and three wounded in Israeli strikes on Baalbek
00:31 Consecutive Israeli air strikes on Nabatiyeh
00:20 Saudi police prevent demonstration in support of Lebanese resistance

Mapping Israeli Assault: July 12-August 2

2006-08-03T18:35:00.000+03:00

Minute by Minute:: August 3

2006-08-03T08:17:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:59 Israeli soldier killed in al-Taybeh
23:15 Haaretz quotes Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert’s statement that defense minister, Amir Peretz’s plan to occupy southern Lebanon will not stop rocket fire
22:52 General Benny Ganz, Israeli ground forces commander, announced Thursday that special Israeli forces are continuing operations deep inside Lebanon, reaching as far as Beirut, in attempts to disable Hezbollah’s long range rockets
22:46 Israeli air strikes on Aaba, al-Dowair, Harouf triangle in Nabatiyeh
22:13 Hezbollah: violent battles from one house to the next in Aita al-Shaab
22:00 Israeli army receives orders from defense minister Amir Peretz to prepare for possibility of taking control over southern Lebanon up to Litani River, as per statement of defense ministry spokeswoman on Thursday; spokeswoman elaborated that “objective is to control sectors from which short-range rockets are being fired”
21:54 Israeli helicopters circle over Saida and Zahrani
21:44 Morocco sends doctors and pharmacists to Lebanon
21:36 Israeli air strike on commercial stores in Safad al-Bateekh
21:29 Number of Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in southern Lebanon rises to 4 soldiers
21:24 Israeli TV: Israel will destroy Lebanon’s infrastructure if Tel Aviv is attacked
20:19 Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah delivers televised speech
20:16 8 killed in Israel as result of Hezbollah rocket fire
20:14 Two Israeli air strikes on Baalbek
20:08 Renewed round of Hezbollah rockets target 4 settlements in Israel
20:02 Douste-Blazy: French proposal about Lebanon is self-evident
19:54 al-Arabiya correspondent: fourth Israeli soldier killed and another wounded in al-Adayseh
19:29 Israel informs UN that it objects to entry of 2 boats carrying fuel and gas oil to Lebanon; boats still in Cyprus
19:23 Hezbollah secretary general Hassan Nasrallah to appear on al-Manar TV shortly
19:07 Hezbollah rockets target Safad, Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona, Ma’alot, Carmiel
19:05 Yedioth Ahronot: 60 injured in Nahariya hospitals, 5 in serious condition
18:44 Number of Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon today rises to 3
18:40 Israeli defense minister criticizes Israelis who consider Hezbollah more heroic than Israeli troops
18:24 Israeli media questions fact that discussions no longer restricted to means of attaining victory but on size of losses
18:19 Israeli television: number of Israelis killed in Hezbollah shelling rises to 8
18:08 Israel says it has created security zone in 20 towns in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah denies claim
18:00 Israeli television: 22 Israelis injured in Hezbollah shelling, some in serious condition
17:55 French ambassador to UN Jean-Marc de La Sabliere states that UN Security Council members very close to agreement on Lebanon
17:44 Hezbollah: no ceasefire if even one Israeli soldier remains in Lebanon
17:40 Warning sirens in Ma’alot, Tarshiha, Safad, Rokabina, Ramon and Naftali
17:37 Israeli radio: Israel does not consider Syria part of conflict despite smuggling arms to Hezbollah17:25 Yedioth Ahronot: Israeli army kills 13 Hezbollah fighters and captures six in southern Lebanon today
17:15 Israeli police: over 100 rockets hit Israel in 30 minutes
17:10 al-Jazeera: Israeli forces advance in al-Rahrah and then retreat after confrontations with Hezbollah
17:09 Moscow says Iran can contribute to solution of conflict in Lebanon
17:08 Israeli army establishes security zone in 20 towns in southern Lebanon
17:05 Warning sirens in Haifa
17:02 Michel Aoun meets with UN secretary-general representative in Lebanon Geir Pederson to discuss developments in Lebanon
16:55 Israeli television: Hezbollah fires salvo of rockets on settlements in northern Israel
16:51 UN Security Council discusses in short while new French resolution on Lebanon
16:50 Israeli army announces 2 soldiers killed and another 2 injured in today’s battles
16:47 Hezbollah mourns four fighters
16:45 Warning sirens in Ma’alot, Haifa, Galilee and Nahariya
16:42 Israeli television: 5 Israelis killed in Hezbollah shelling on Akka (Acre), Kiryat Shmona and Ma’alot
16:35 Two Israeli air strikes on al-Zrariyeh and another on Sreifa
16:24 One person seriously wounded in Hezbollah shelling of Akka (Acre)
16:23 Hezbollah rockets land on Tabarayya (Tiberias)
16:22 Jerusalem Post: 81 soldiers and 28 civilians being treated in hospitals in northern Israel
16:07 Lebanese house speaker Nabih Berri holds press conference
15:55 French foreign minister Douste-Blazy: ceasefire proposal to stop war in Lebanon manifests itself on international community
15:35 Finish president: ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel necessary before international intervention in Middle East
15:25 Israeli police: 31 Hezbollah rockets fall on northern Israel, including 5 on Golan Heights
15:20 Two Israeli soldiers reported killed in confrontations with Hezbollah
15:15 AFP: Israeli army states in report on Qana investigation published on Thursday that army was not aware of civilians in area
15:10 Organization of Islamic Conference confirms in draft closing statement of emergency meeting in Malaysia necessity of holding Israel accountable for any violations of human rights and humanitarian law
15:05 Two Israeli air strikes destroy 2 houses in Tayr Harfa
14:49 Hezbollah stops Israeli troop advance towards al-Hamamess south of al-Khiam valley
14:10 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Qabrikha, al-Qantara, Houla and Ouadi al-Slouqi
14:05 Israeli air strikes on house in Haret al-Marj in Kfar Ruman; casualties reported
14:00 Confrontations in Terfa, Shmaa, al-Jbein triangle
13:55 Israeli air strike on Lebanese army barracks in Nabatiyeh deserted for past 30 years
13:50 Israeli shelling on outskirts of Jbaa in Iqlim al-Tuffah
13:45 Fierce Israeli air strikes on villages of Mayfadoun and al-Kfour, and on Hay al-Bayad in Nabatiyeh
13:40 Israeli losses until now reach 4 Merkava tanks and 2 bulldozers
13:35 Over 1,000 displaced Lebanese arrive in town of al-Jouma in Akkar
13:30 al-Jazeera correspondent: Hezbollah says it has lost 43 fighters and not 80 fighers as Israel claims
13:25 Israeli air strike on head quarters of Lebanese army second brigade in Sarba in southern Lebanon
13:20 Israeli air strikes continue on outskirts of Western District and fierce battles on Rmeish, Ayta and al-Qouwzah axis
13:15 Warning sirens in Nahariya
13:10 Reuters: Lebanese security sources estimate 80 Hezbollah fighters killed
13:05 Italian foreign minister believes hostilities in Lebanon may transform country into another Iraq
12:56 Two Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Arabsaleem and al-Zahrani River
12:54 Hezbollah destroys 2 Merkava tanks as Israeli force approaches Shiheen
12:52 Spanish foreign minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos: Syria promised to use influence over Hezbollah
12:22 Organization of the Islamic Conference calls for immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon
12:20 Hezbollah launches rockets on Golan Heights, casualties reported
12:04 Israeli air strikes on Jabal al-Malah Heights, east of Baalbek targeting dirt road
11:54 Hezbollah launches rockets on settlement of Ma'alot
11:52 Israeli police: 19 rockets fall on northern Israel
11:13 Israeli airplanes circle over Beqaa at low altitude
11:08 Hezbollah announces tally of Israeli losses since morning: 2 Merkava tanks and 2 bulldozers
11:00 Lebanese prime minister Fouad Siniora: 900 killed, 3,000 injured, and 1 million displaced as result of Israeli aggression on Lebanon
10:58 Fierce Israeli shelling on al-Bayada, al-Hamra, al-Mansouri and al-Minyeh axis
10:55 Israeli air strike on villages of Ain Bouswar and Mleita, and on al-Qusaiybeh road
10:46 Israeli air strike and shelling on southern city of Sour (Tyre)
10:32 Israeli air strikes on village of Zibqeen and surroundings in southern Lebanon
10:28 Four Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut at dawn
10:25 Caritas Lebanon receives donation from UAE to distribute to displaced
10:21 Israeli army admits tank has been hit in confrontations in al-Taybeh
10:20 Second round of rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona
10:15 Renewal of fierce fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces on border areas
10:14 Haaretz: One Israeli killed at night, and 15 injured this morning
10:06 Intense shelling in vicinity of al-Qleileh, al-Mansouri, al-Hiniyeh, al-Shietiyeh, and al-Bayada
10:00 Warning sirens in the towns and villages of northern Israel
10:00 Warning sirens in towns and villages of northern Israel
09:59 Israeli artillery shelling on Zibdine, Jabal al-Ahmar and Shoukein
09:55 Israeli air strikes last night on Hermel destroy al-Assi bridge; fierce shelling on main road between Baalbek and Hermel isolates Hermel completely
09:47 Israeli artillery shelling on Litani river
09:41 Haaretz: rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona
09:16 Residents of al-Taybeh call on International Red Cross to enter village to remove bodies of killed, and evacuate number of disabled and elderly
09:15 Bodies of family found under rubble in al-Taybeh
09:14 Israeli artillery shelling on Yohmor, Arnoun, Houla and Mais al-Jabal, and Israeli air strikes on Litani river
09:10 Olmert: Israel is very close to its target in campaign on Lebanon
08:56 Hezbollah announces that it has destroyed Israeli bulldozer in al-Taybeh this morning
08:55 Belgian air force plane arrives in Beirut carrying aid
08:53 Malaysia: UN does not have sufficient courage to denounce Israeli attacks on Lebanon
08:20 Israeli air strikes on al-Bayada and al-Aamiliyeh in district of Sour (Tyre)
08:00 Israeli air strikes on Rashaya, Kfar Mashki road, Bayader al-Ads road, Baka, Yanta road and Baka, Kfar Kouk road
07:54 Hezbollah announces it has hit Israeli contingent base in Margolit barracks in Honin
07:37 3 Israeli air strikes on al-Assi bridge, outskirts of al-Qaa and north of Hermel
07:35 Salvo of Hezbollah rockets fall on Kiryat Shmona
07:22 Israeli rocket falls near Aita al-Fukhar
07:12 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of villages of M’doukha, Baka and Yanta
07:10 Fierce and concentrated shelling of all neighborhoods in Nabatiyeh
03:36 Israeli air strike targets Arqa bridge in Akkar for second time
03:25 Israeli air strike on al-Diniyeh road in northern Lebanon
03:21 Israeli helicopters fly at low altitude over Zouq
03:15 Israeli air strikes on northern Hermel and Akkar
03:12 4 Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut after 1 week suspension of strikes; Israeli airplanes circle at low altitude over Beirut at dawn
03:07 Unconfirmed reports of explosion in Dbaiyeh
03:06 Australian citizens evacuated; Germany will not open door to immigration
03:00 Reports of shelling on Dbaiyeh, Metn coast
02:55 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over Akkar
02:50 Fierce Israeli shelling on southern suburb of Beirut
02:45 Israeli air strikes on southern suburb of Beirut
02:40 AP: UN declares it is negotiating with Israel to allow ships into Lebanese waters
02:30 International Red Cross to bring two oil ships to Lebanon to overcome fuel crisis
02:20 Israeli soldier killed in Aita al-Shaab
02:15 Reuters: explosions heard in Beirut
02:05 French and US positions on ceasefire in Lebanon drawing closer
02:00 Washington shows signs of losing patience with Israeli
01:50 Brazil calls for immediate ceasefire
01:15 Israeli army plans for buffer zone in southern Lebanon
00:53 Haaretz: 5 Israeli soldiers wounded in clashes in Aita al-Shaab
00:07 Lebanese justice minister Charles Rizq says ministry preparing case to take Israel to court on Qana massacre

Mapping Israeli assault: July 12-August 1

2006-08-02T18:03:00.000+03:00

Minute by Minute:: August 2

2006-08-02T08:51:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:59 230 Hezbollah rockets land in Israel on Wednesday, it is the highest number launched from Lebanon in one day since the beginning of Israeli military operation, as reported by Israeli police
23:53 Meeting of nations nominated for international forces in Lebanon postponed
23:39 Israeli artillery fire on al-Aarqoub
23:10 Israeli shelling on Iqlim al-Tuffah heights
23:01 Amir Peretz: Israel will not succumb to international pressure to cease operations in Lebanon
22.53 Israeli air strike between Al-Qsaibe and Kfar Sir in Nabatiyeh
22:51 King of Jordan: We will not participate in peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon
22:50 Israeli army admits 15 soldiers injured today in clashes with Hezbollah, including 4 reservists, in Barine and Majdaloun
22:45 Israeli shelling on al-Tibo and Houla
22:30 Israeli air strikes on Debbine near Marjeyoun and Tallet al-Hamamess overlooking Marjeyoun
21:57 Hezbollah hits Zarít military base, Israeli military headquarters for northern Israel and Ami’ad military base
21:55 12 Israeli air strikes on southern neighborhood of Aarab Aalim and surroundings of al-Soueida
21:50 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Aarab Salim
21:48 Israeli army declares that reserve forces called to duty took part in today’s battles in Aita al-Shaab for first time, alongside parachutists
21:47 Israeli air strikes on areas near Marjeyoun
21:45 Israeli airplanes circle over central Beqaa and Dahr al-Baidar
21:40 Israeli air strike on al-Jabbour pond in western Beqaa
21:25 Israel admits number of soldiers killed in Aita al-Shaab rises to 9
21:22 Reconnaissance planes circle over Baalbek
21:12 Renewed Israeli air strikes on al-Mahmoudiyeh near Marjeyoun
21:11 Israeli air strike on area between Jarjoua and al-Louaizeh
20:25 White House hopes that agreement on Lebanon will be reached in days
20:21 Saudi Shiites demonstrate in support of Hezbollah
20:18 Israeli army declares it destroyed 3 bases used to launch rockets into Beit She’an, Afula and Haifa
20:10 Security council progresses towards reaching agreement concerning Lebanon
20:08 Meeting of nations possibly participating in international forces in Lebanon is postponed again
19:58 Israeli army declares aim of landing mission at Hikmeh Hospital in Beqaa last night was information that two captured Israeli soldiers were being treated there
19:33 Yedioth Ahronot: 3 wounded in Nahariya
19:20 Yedioth Ahronot: 3 Israeli soldiers wounded near Aita al-Shaab
19:07 Haaretz: new round of Hezbollah rockets falls on Nahariya and Haifa; warning sirens heard
19:05 Israeli warships shell Tyre, al-Josh road
19:05 Israeli forces try to retrieve burned tank from Aita al-Shaab for third time without success
18:43 Israeli air strikes on Dibbine and Mahmoudiyeh
18:37 Fierce Israeli air strikes on Arab Salim river in Iqlim al-Tuffah and Ain Boswar- Jebaa – Sarba – Houmine roads in Iqlim al-Tuffah
18:33 Israeli airplanes throw fliers over Nabatiyeh instructing residents to evacuate
18:28 Fierce clashes at several points on border and Hezbollah prevents Israeli forces from retrieving tank and injured soldiers from eastern entrance to Aita al-Shaab
18:25 Hezbollah announces a short while ago that it fired rockets on city of Akka (Acre)
18:23 Yedioth Ahronot: 6 Hezbollah rockets hit Nahariya and 5 missiles hit Ma’alot
18:08 US ambassador to UN, John Bolton, states Resolution 1559 must be implemented immediately, and that disarming of Hezbollah must precede deployment of international forces in Lebanon
17:57 Reuters: Security Council discussions make progress which will lead to adoption of international resolution for cease-fire
17:52 Israeli aire strikes on Habboush, Roumine, al-Zrariyeh and Aaba
17:51 Israeli radio: Israeli army will control by tomorrow area commensurate to previous security zone
17:49 British prime minister Tony Blair confirms his support of Israel on Tuesday, calling for understanding of Israel's current predicament in Lebanon
17:44 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli forces control al-Ouwaida village and are stationed on Aadayseh, Kfar Kila road
17:41 Hezbollah: Fierce fighting on entrances of Aadayseh, Rab al-Thalathine, al-Taybeh, Mhaibib, Meis al-Jabal, Aita al-Shaab and al-Jebbayn
17:40 Arrival of two planes in Beirut Airport from UAE carrying 25 tons of aid
17:40 French health minister in Beirut tomorrow to meet officials and deliver aid
17:24 Hezbollah fires new round of missiles on northern Israel
17:22 22 Israeli soldiers injured today in confrontations with Hezbollah
17:21 Hezbollah rockets fall near Haifa
17:18 Two consecutive Israeli air strikes on northern entrance of Sour (Tyre)
17:12 Warning sirens in Akka (Acre) and Upper Galilee
17:00 Israeli shelling resumes on Aaitaroun, Bint Jbeil, al-Mansouri, al-Qlayleh, Al-Henniyeh and Tallousa
16:51 Israeli police: Hezbollah launched 182 missiles today, highest score in one day to date
16:49 Warning sirens in Tabarayya
16:48 Israeli air strikes on village of al-Babliyeh and al-Saksakiyeh Heights
16:43 Fires break out in Israel as result of Hezbollah rockets
16:37 Hezbollah launches new round of Khaibar I missiles on Afula
16:15 Saudi foreign minister holds press conference
16:10 Two Israeli soldiers injured in al-Taybeh and three injured in Mhaibib, two seriously
15:59 Israeli radio: Israeli soldiers ask commanders for justification for objectives of military operation on Lebanon
15:57 Warning sirens in Tabarayya
15:52 Belgium expresses willingness to participate in international force in Lebanon
15:50 Israeli radio: Israel prevents oil shipments from entering Lebanon
15:47 Israeli air strike on area between al-Zrariyeh and al-Brayqaa in al-Zahrani
15:45 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over al-Zahrani
15:35 16 people killed, including seven children in Israeli attack on Baalbek
15:30 Fierce fighting between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in Rmeish and Aita al-Shaab; reports of tank being destroyed
15:07 al-Jazeera: Hezbollah says it has launched rockets on military base of Ein Hammour east of Tiberias for first time
14:55 Israeli air strike on outskirts of village of al-Housh in Sour (Tyre)
14:36 Israeli army chief-of-staff, Dan Halutz, says objective behind Baalbek operation is to demonstrate Israeli army's capabilities to carry out operations wherever it wishes in Lebanon
14:34:Israeli police consider launch of 160 missiles into Israel record since beginning of war
14:22 Hezbollah announces launch of 200 missiles into northern Israel, among them one Khaibar I missile
14:10 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Al-Borj al-Shemali and Tayr Harfa, and ground bombardment on outskirts of al-Mansouri, al-Henniyeh and al-Jebbayn
14:09 Spanish foreign minister in Beirut accompanied by delegation, with 6 tons of medical supplies
14:08 Three Israeli air strikes on Qana, Hanaouay, al-Rmadiyeh and Ain Baal
14:03 One Israeli settler killed in missile strikes on Nahariya
13:55 Israel declares that offensive on Lebanon will continue until end of next week
13:52 Israeli air strikes and ground bombardment resume on villages of the caza of Bint Jbeil
13:43 Two French military vessels at port of Beirut carrying food and medical supplies
13:48 Fadal Shalaq holds press conference in CDR on damages caused by aggression: cost of damage as of end of July amounts to $2.464 billion, and reconstruction will require 2 years if all necessary conditions are secured
13:43 Inhabitants of Debel call on officials to evacuate them from village
13:41 Reuters: Hezbollah missiles hits northern West Bank
13:37 Foreign ministers of Jordan, Egypt and Spain arrive in Beirut
13:30 Hezbollah says it launched Khaibar I missile on Bissan (Beit She’an) deep inside Israel
13:27 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israeli air drop in Baalbek carried out with intention to abduct Hassan Nasrallah
13:16 Hezbollah launches Khaibar I missile on city of Beit She’an, 68 Km south of Lebanese border in response to Israeli attacks
13:15 Hezbollah says it launched missiles on Ein Hammour military base in Tabarayya for first time
13:14 Reuters: Hezbollah fighters engage with around 6,000 Israeli soldiers on five fronts inside Lebanon
13:11 Ha'aretz: Hezbollah missile hits 70 km deep into Israel
12:51 Lebanese security sources: Hezbollah launched 300 missiles into northern Israel today
12:49 Yedioth Ahronot: 8 injured, 1 in serious condition, as result of Hezbollah shelling of Israeli settlements in northern Israel
12:45 Hezbollah announces its rockets on Ein Hammour military base resulted in injuries
12:43 Intense ground bombardment on villages and district of Sour (Tyre)
12:41 Cancellation of burial ceremony for Qana victims due to security reasons
12:38 Israeli surveillance planes circle over Aakkar and villages of Jord al-Qatiaa
12:37 Hezbollah missiles hit Bissan (Beit She’an) deep in Israel
12:30 Halutz: Israel is considering bombing deep in Lebanon, including Beirut
12:12 IDF chief-of-staff Dan Halutz says Israel killed 10 Hezbollah fighters and took 5 as prisoners in Baalbek
12:03 Five Israeli air strikes on al-Borj al-Shemali in Sour (Tyre)
12:02 Hezbollah fires missiles on settlements of Goren, Ilout, Ma’alot, Kfar Sadim, and al-Qosh
11:55 Israeli police: 84 missiles hit northern Israel
11:53 Hezbollah fires rockets on settlements of Tzuri’el and Safad, and military bases of Biranit and Ein Hammour
11:51 Meeting expected tomorrow to discuss deployment of international forces to Lebanon
11:45 Israeli air strike targets civilian vehicle in Ras al-Mal area (Hermel), no causalities reported
11:41 Spanish foreign minister visits Beirut and Damascus
11:38 Hezbollah resists Israeli incursion at four pivotal points and destroys 4 tanks and a bulldozer
11:27 Hezbollah announces shelling of Israeli settlements with 200 rockets this morning
11:23 12 airplanes carrying relief arrived yesterday in Beirut airport, including 2 from Egypt, 2 from Saudi Arabia and 4 from UAE
11:21 Olmert: Hezbollah infrastructure completely destroyed
11:20 al-Jazeera: 19 killed in Israeli air strikes on Baalbek
11:18 17 Israeli soldiers wounded in Aita al-Shaab
11:15 Olmert accuses Syria of promoting terrorism
11:12 al-Jazeera: Olmert accuses Hezbollah of targeting civilians in Israel
11:08 Hezbollah rockets land in Golan Heights and Tabarayya
11:06 Olmert: attack will continue until international force deployed in southern Lebanon
11:05 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Tebnine and Ain al-Mizrab road
11:04 Renewed Israeli shelling of Yohmor and Zaoutar-Mayfadoun road, resulting in heavy damage
11:01 Jordanian foreign minister Abdullah al-Khatib arrives in Beirut
11:00 Hezbollah confronts Israeli attempt to advance towards Aita al-Shaab
10:56 Hezbollah rockets target Carmiel, Nahariya, Kiryat Shmona and Safad settlements
10:52 3 wounded in Akka and Kiryat Shmona
10:49 Hezbollah rockets target northern Israel
10:48 Hezbollah fires 8 rockets on Kiryat Shmona; fires break out
10:47 Hezbollah announces it has destroyed number of tanks on al-Taybeh road heading south
10:44 Demonstrations in Tunisia and Morocco last night in support of Lebanon
10:34 Fires break out in Nahariya and Akka as result of Hezbollah rockets
10:28 Continued Israeli shelling on Aita al-Shaab
10:25 Warning sirens in Haifa; four Hezbollah rockets fall on Tabarayya
10:12 Hezbollah announces it has confronted Israeli force on outskirts of al-Rmeish
10:01 Katyousha rockets target Tabarayya and Safad
09:55 Tens of rockets on settlements in northern Israel
09:34 Israeli air strikes on Lebanese Army 2nd Brigade headquarters in Sarba, Iqlim al-Tuffah killed three soldiers: Sergeant Major Mohamad Burghul, Sergeant Major Khalid Abdul Hamid and soldier Aboud al-Nada
09:33 Series of Israeli air strikes on Majdal Silm, Tallousa, outskirts of Markaba, al-Ghandouriyeh, Borj Qalawiyeh, outskirts of Tebnine, Ouadi al-Slouqi, Ouadi al-Hujair, Ouadi al-Qaysiyeh; Fierce shelling meanwhile on al-Hujair, al-Qaysiyeh, Baraashit, Shaqra 09:25 Israeli air strikes and fierce shelling on Majdel Zoun, al-Qlayeh, Zebqine, Batouliyeh and Tayr Harfa
09:24 Clashes on Rab al-Thalathine, al-Aadayseh, Mhaibib axis; Israeli air strikes on Kfar Jouz
09:17 Israeli air strike on al-Rihan, al-Aaishiyeh; fierce shelling on Yohmor-al-Shqif region
09:04 Israeli army destroys 3 bridges in Aakkar region
09:03 Israeli air strike on al-Hejjeh bridge between al-Msayleh and Nabatiyeh
08:57 Two Israeli air strikes on Aandqit-Aakroum road and Aarqa bridge
08:54 Two consecutive Israeli air strikes on Lebanese army 2nd brigade headquarters in Sarba in Iqlim al-Tuffah, wounding three soldiers still under rubble
08:50 Lebanese police announces 11 civilians killed and 6 kidnapped by Israeli unit in Baalbek
07:00 Sources close to Hezbollah: those kidnapped were not Hezbollah fighters
05:55 Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek destroyed completely
05:45 Israeli army says it has seized three Hezbollah fighters in Baalbek, captives transported to Israel
04:35 Aarqa-Aandqit bridge in northern Lebanon destroyed
04:00 as-Safir correspondent: Israeli helicopters still launching air strikes on area around Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek until after 3:00 am, while Israeli jet fighters launched fake air strikes; four hours after start of operation, explosions still heard in area; Hezbollah source denies Hezbollah Shura member Sheikh Mohammed Yazbek targeted in Israeli landing attempt
03:45 Lebanese sources: second Israeli combat unit advances in outskirts of Baalbek
03:30 Lebanon receives 5.4 million euros from Holland and 7 tons of medicine and food from Spain
03:26 Yemen sends planes carrying relief to Gaza and Beirut
03:20 Kofi Annan expects final resolution of Israeli-Lebanese crisis soon
03:10 Israeli air strikes on al-Jamaliyeh near Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek, casualties reported
02:30 Lebanese sources confirm Hezbollah surrounding Israeli unit near Baalbek
02:15 Hezbollah denies Israeli army may have kidnapped anyone from hospital
01:55 Shimon Peres: Israeli operations to continue weeks, not months
01:50 Hezbollah: Israeli commandos surrounded in Hikmeh Hospital
01:47 Lebanese army foils Israeli landing attempt near Ain Bourday near Baalbek
01:45 Reuters: Rice says ceasefire in Lebanon in matter of days, not weeks
01:36 Intense shelling and helicopters circle over Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek
01:35 Fire breaks out in Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek
01:30 Israeli sources: operation in Hikmeh Hospital aims to kidnap Sheikh Yazbek, Hezbollah Shura member
01:11 Fierce battles around Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek
00:54 Hezbollah surrounds Israeli soldiers in hospital in Baalbek
00:53 Hezbollah says three soldiers from Israeli helicopter crew hit in Baalbek
00:43 Hezbollah says it surrounded Israeli airborne helicopter crew south of Baalbek
00:29 Lebanese internal security forces: Israeli helicopters circle at low altitude on Baalbek – Homs road, burns three petrol stations
00:26 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israel targets Hikmeh Hospital thinking wounded high-ranking Hezbollah official at hospital
00:22 al-Jazeera correspondent: fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israel troops foils Israeli landing
00:05 Large fire breaks out in Baalbek after Israeli shelling near Hikmeh Hospital
00:02 Second Israeli landing attempt on Tal al-Abiad near Hikmeh Hospital in Baalbek confronted by Hezbollah

Mapping of Israeli assault: transport & vital sites

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Mapping Israeli Assault: July 12-31

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Minute by Minute:: August 1

2006-08-01T08:59:00.000+03:00

Source: Tayyar, New TV and other news sources

23:56 Hezbollah announces it has attacked Israeli military posts in Shebaa Farms achieving direct hits
23:49 UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to al-Jazeera: cease-fire is required in Lebanon
23:39 Lebanese army foils Israeli landing attempt in Tal al-Abiad, west of Baalbek in northern Beqaa
23:29 Sources from International forces deny media claims that they have withdrawn from Naqoura
23:24 Israeli landing attempts and clashes on Tal al-Abiad in Baalbek
23:21 Lebanese army base targeted near Shlifa Falls, west of Baalbek
23:20 Failed landing attempt in outskirts of Nahleh near Baalbek
23:11 Lebanese security sources: Israeli helicopters drop soldiers near Hezbollah position in Baalbek
23:10 Israeli airplanes circle repeatedly over southern suburb of Beirut
23:07 al-Arabiya: Over 830 killed as result of Israeli aggression
23:04 8 Israeli air strikes on al-Taybeh in southern Lebanon
22:57 Lebanese army anti-aircraft artillery blocks Israeli landing attempt on Baalbek – Aayoun al-Siman axis
22:56 Repeated Israeli landing attempts on eastern slopes near Baalbek
22:39 Haaretz: 3 Israeli soldiers killed and 25 wounded
22:38 Israeli air strike on outskirts of Shmestar
22:29 Israeli air strike on Qala’et Meis between al-Zrariyeh and Aaba
22:27 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of Hadeth Baalbek
22:19 Over 8 Israeli air strikes on Baalbek
22:18 Consecutive Israeli air strikes on Baalbek
21:57 Israeli air planes circle over Beirut
21:36 Hezbollah hits Matzuba (Metsuba) settlement with tens of rockets
21:26 Israeli army: 11 soldiers injured in Lebanon today
20:40 Israeli defense minister says week will be decisive for current clashes
20:10 Reuters: Israeli military commander says thousands of Israeli soldiers fighting inside Lebanon
20:05 New TV: Israeli air strike on civilian car on Aainata al-Arz road
20:00 Hezbollah denies 300 of its soldiers killed, as claimed by Israeli statements
19:57 Series of Israeli air strikes on areas of Nabatiyeh, Sour (Tyre) and Marjeyoun
19:55 Statement signed by 870 Saudi women: Saudi women demand end of Israeli war on Lebanon
19:50 Popular Front for Liberation of Palestine – General Command denies allegations that it produced statement threatening Lebanese army
19:47 Finnish EU presidency says Israel’s decision to escalate military operations in Lebanon unacceptable and will only lead to strengthening of fundamentalism in Middle East
19:45 Israel prepares for wide-scale ground operations extending 7-20 km into Lebanon
19:40 Israeli sources talk of green light for 10 day operation
19:37 Novosti: former US president Jimmy Carter calls on Washington to start discussions with Syria and Palestine for settlement of situation in Middle East
19:35 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al-Qlayleh and al-Mansouri
19:30 European Union fails to agree on cease-fire in Lebanon
19:27 Israeli air strikes on Mount Safi and Sejoud in Iqlim al-Tuffah
19:25 Three women killed and 3 wounded in Israeli air strike on al-Louaizeh in southern Lebanon
19:22 European Union has no intention of placing Hezbollah on list of terrorist organizations
19:20 Two Saudi relief airplanes leave Amman on way to Beirut
19:11 Olmert: Hezbollah will never be able to threaten Israel again
18:58 Israeli air strikes on al-Henniyeh, al-Qlayleh and Zibqine triangle
18:56 Series of Israeli air strikes on Litani river and Iqlim al-Tuffah heights
18:44 Difficulties hinder arrival of relief to southern Lebanon
18:42 ESCWA begins to identify consequences of military operations and their impact on Lebanon; Annan decides to send committee back to Beirut as soon as situation is secure
18:40 European Union fails to reach agreement calling for immediate cease-fire
18:33 Three Israeli air strikes between Ain Qana and Sarba
17:57 Syrian foreign minister Waleed al-Mouallem: Israel intends to expand attacks to include Syria
17:36 al-Jazeera: Israeli justice minister Haim Ramon announces resumption of air strikes against Hezbollah by dawn on Wednesday
17:28 Israeli air strikes on area between Ansar and al-Zrariyeh
17:27 Current toll of those killed by Israeli aggression rises to 828 deaths
17:26 Israeli army denies warning villages north of Litani to evacuate
17:24 Israeli air strikes on outskirts of al Babliyeh
17:23 Israeli justice minister confirms death of 300 Hezbollah members during battles
17:21 Israeli air strikes on Ibl al-Saqi, Markaba, Houla, Tallousa and al-Mahmoudiyeh in southern Lebanon
17:20 Israeli general: difficult to disarm Hezbollah without foreign intervention
16:37 Britain rejects draft of European Union proposal calling for immediate cease-fire
16:36 al-Arabiya: Israeli army asks residents of some areas north of Litani river to evacuate
16:02 Battles continue in Aita al-Shaab between Hezbollah and Israeli forces; latter unable to retrieve wounded as result of trap set up by Hezbollah in town’s school
15:50 Number of casualties in Israeli army rises to 35 between dead and wounded
15:30 al-Jazeera correspondent: Israel prevents Red Cross from reaching Tebnine and Bint Jbeil
15:20 Speaker of Lebanese parliament Nabih Berri calls for extraordinary meeting of parliament office, heads of committees to discuss developments resulting from Israeli invasion
15:10 US Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman visits Michel Aoun in home in Rabieh where they discussed recent developments
15:05 Fierce Israeli shelling on towns of Houla, Tallousa, Markaba and Meis al-Jabal
15:00 European Union calls in closing statement for immediate cease-fire
14:50 Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki holds press conference in Iranian embassy after meeting Lebanese prime minister Fouad Siniora
14:07 Lebanese army warns citizens not to touch any strange objects or approach them
14:04 Army chief commander Michel Suleiman visits Sour (Tyre) and communal cemetery; meets with army battalion commanders
14:00 Jerusalem Post: Hezbollah rocket salvo hits Metula
13:55 Over 20 Israeli soldiers injured and killed in clashes in Aita al-Shaab
13:48 Hezbollah says Israel unable to retrieve casualties from Aita al-Shaab where clashes continue
13:46 Fierce clashes in Houla after Israeli advance
13:31 Lebanese Electricity Company says electrical power will return to normal today
13:28 Israeli air strikes on al-Aziyeh, al-Mahmoudiyeh and Deir Mimas
13:20 World Health Organization says cases of diarrhea and scabies found among displaced in Sour (Tyre)
13:05 Two International Red Cross vehicles arrive in Silaa
12:53 Israel use llamas in mountain attacks in Lebanon
1250 Israeli minister: impossible to destroy Hezbollah’s rocket arsenal
12:36 48 hour truce angers Israeli generals; Haaretz: Israel is ready to exchange prisoners with Hezbollah
12:32 al-Manar: Israeli army retreats from Kfar Kila, Aadayseh axis after fierce clashes
12:29 Israeli air strike on al-Jami’e (Mosque) neighbourhood in al-Soltaniyeh destroys three homes
12:21 Israeli artillery shelling on Naqoura to Bint Jbeil
12:18 Fierce clashes in Bint Jbeil
12:08 Fierce clashes continue in Aita al-Shaab
12:04 Israeli air strike on region between al-Assi River and Lebanese-Syrian border
11:57 al-Hurra TV: 2 Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in Aita al-Shaab
11:55 UN international forces spokesman says Israelis have advanced in Houla area
11:53 Hezbollah destroys Israeli tank and bulldozer near Aita al-Shaab
11:42 Israeli air strike targets small bridge in Maaraboun
11:34 Israeli air strike on truck carrying butane gas on road to Hermel
11:32 Fierce clashes on Aadayseh, Kfar Kila and Rab al-Thlatheen axis
11:31 Heavy Israeli air strikes on Baalbak close to Syrian border
11:26 al-Arabiya: Adel Imam and other Egyptian actors light candles to protest second Qana massacre
11:24 Israeli source: Israel may be forced to announce ceasefire within week as result of international pressure
11:18 Mothers and children demonstrate in front of ESCWA headquarters in Beirut
11:16 Israeli commander in chief of northern area announces that ground operations may take days or weeks
11:14 Israeli security government gives green light to extend ground attack up to Litani River
11:11 Clashes in Meis al-Jabal
11:09 Hezbollah mourns four of its men: Ali Jamil Hussein, Hussein Kourani, Mohamad Jaafar and Mohamad Daqeeq
10:58 Fierce clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army in al-Taybeh, Adayseh and Kfar Kila axis
10:53 Hezbollah denies 20 of its fighters killed
10:52 Lebanese stock market back in business today
10:47 Israel announces 20 Hezbollah fighters killed in new clashes
10:26 French foreign minister leaves Beirut after meeting with Iranian counterpart
10:10 al-Jazeera: Israeli air strikes on Wadi Yanta on Lebanese-Syrian border
09:48 Israeli air strikes at dawn on international highway near al-Masnaa; Syrian army fires anti-aircraft missiles against Israeli surveillance plane that entered Syrian airspace
09:46 Israeli air strike on al-Mahmoudiyeh; shelling on Litani, Kfar Kila, al-Khiam and al-Aarqoub
09:42 Minister Benjamin Ben-Eliezer believes Israeli troops will need 10-14 days to conclude ground operations in southern Lebanon
09:34 Israeli government approves invasion of Lebanon to depth of 6-7 km
09:27 Israeli airplanes and helicopters circle over al-Bouday in Beqaa; Lebanese army fires anti-aircraft artillery
09:25 Hezbollah thwarts Israeli attempt to advance towards Kfar Kila, Aadayseh
09:22 Haaretz: Israel ready to exchange prisoners
09:21 Israeli air strikes on Yata valley on Lebanese-Syrian border
09:07 Christian – Muslim summit to take place today in Bkerki to discuss present situation in Lebanon
09:03 Syrian army fires anti-aircraft artillery at Israeli surveillance planes that entered Syrian air space
08:12 Dawn Israeli air strikes on al-Mansouri
08:10 Three Israeli air strikes on Litani River; fierce shelling of al-Owaida hills
04:10 Israeli government agrees to expand ground operations in Lebanon
03:50 Qatari foreign minister Sheikh Hamad: Arab agreement to terminate Hezbollah
03:30 Spanish prime minister Zapatero: cease-fire only solution to crisis in Lebanon
02:30 France plays intermediary role, possibility of involving Iran in solution to Lebanese crisis
02:15 Bush supports Israel and refuses cease-fire
01:50 UN: we still need safe roads to transport aid to southern Lebanon
01:45 Arab Israelis flee north Israel to Bethlehem
01:40 UN Security Council extends mission of international emergency force
01:30 Libyan relief planes to Lebanon carrying emergency aid
01:15 Haaretz: Israeli cabinet agrees to expand ground operations in Lebanon
00:50 Key US Senate Republican Chuck Hagel in speech to Senate called on George Bush to work for immediate cease-fire in Lebanon
00:05 Thousand Arabs in Sofia, Bulgaria demonstrated against Israel’s terrorism after killing of 52 civilians in Qana
00:02 Lebanese foreign minister Fawzi Salloukh leaves for Malaysia on Tuesday to represent Lebanon at Organization of Islamic Conference ministers meeting