Lack of Time
Due to some work related pressure, I won't be able to update today.
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Real News in Real Time - The Blog
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Here is a great, informative link for those who need their daily news dosage -
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Sorry!!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Daily Update - 7.25
All times are in GMT + 03:00
12.40pm - Update - 5 people were wounded in Haifa during the last rade
12.17pm - Israeli soldier was wounded during a fight with Hezbollah terrorists.
12.14pm - Missiles in Naharia and Maalot.
12.10pm - Missiles in Haifa - One citizen was severly wounded.
11.46am -Egyptian officials sent a Palestinian request and suggestion to Israeli government concerning Gilad Shalit. They agreed to return the soldier to
10.44am - Air Raid siren in Tiberias.
11.41am - Air Raid siren in Haifa and Galil.
10.58am - Air Raid siren in Haifa and Galil.
10.50am - Air Raid siren in Haifa Shfara'am and Acco.
10.44am - Air Raid siren in Haifa and Galil.
10.24am - Zefat and Naharia - Some buildings were damaged due to missile attack.
10.10am - Air Rade siren in Haifa and Galil sector.
08.31am - Katyushas in Zefat. No injuries.
08.24am - According to Lebanese sources - 391 Lebanese were killed during two weeks of fighting. 1596 were injured.
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At 5:09 AM, July 26, 2006,
Fox's Mom said...
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The press here in the US is reporting that Israeli missles hit the UN building and 2 UN peacekeepers are dead, with possibly two more. The Israeli ambassador to the UN is adamant that the missles were not intended to hit the UN building, but the Lebanese (and others) are insisting the UN building was targeted on purpose, although they can't say what the purpose would be.
Now Hezbollah is saying they will send missles deeper into Israel.
The above is as of 2200 Eastern Time, USA.
The media focus seems to be primarily on the Americans being evacuated, when not on the UN building being hit, and reactions to the hit, or reporting a combined death toll of over 500.
A US poll I saw yesterday shows the narrowing of opinion as to the response by Israel to the provocation of Hamas and Hezbollah; today, too, is the first time the two events have really been linked as though the two sets of kidnapping were concentrated and combined efforts, as opposed to two separate events.
This is spiralling.
Take care, Ilan, you and yours are in our prayers. -
At 11:27 AM, July 26, 2006,
Luka said...
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Here in Slovenia we're getting really off-colour reporting on the national TV station. Our reporter in the Middle East has "ventured into Hezbollah controlled territory to bring us breaking news on the ground."
I was quite amazed when she referred to the Hezbollah as "rebels" and "resistance fighters". Either she's very partisan or very much unaware of the Hezbollah organization's background. -
At 11:45 AM, July 26, 2006,
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To luka:
are aware of HA background? what is it? maybe there are resistance fighter after all! Maybe thats why Lebanon is not giving them up.
However, the HA background does not change what Israel has to do. Israel had to do the same regardless of HA being the Labanon army or the resistance fighters or a terorist organisation. -
At 5:11 PM, July 26, 2006,
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well... what i am reading NOW is this:
14 Israeli Troops Killed by Hezbollah
Published: 7/26/06, 9:45 AM EDT
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BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) - Hezbollah inflicted heavy casualties on Israeli troops as they battled for a key hilltop town in southern Lebanon for a fourth day Wednesday, with as many as 14 soldiers reported killed. Lebanese officials, meanwhile, confirmed that four U.N. observers were killed by an Israeli airstrike on their post Tuesday night.
there was more to the article, but ah, this enough to read.
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At 5:12 PM, July 26, 2006,
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oops, so sorry. i had meant to edit all those links.
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At 4:36 PM, July 28, 2006,
Luka said...
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Anonymous: Yeah, as far as I recall, the Hezbollah were organized with Iranian assistance in the early 80s, after the Revolution, to help bring about an Islamist State.
But the point is, they're not resistance fighters in Lebanon ...
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Monday, July 24, 2006
Daily Update - 7.24
All times are in GMT + 03:00
05.43pm - Sirens in Zefat, Hazor and Tiberias.
05.29pm - Heavy suspect about the real reason for the helicopter earlier today. IDF officials admit the possibility that it was intercepted. Update - Now Official - Both of the pilot were killed.
05.20pm - Unofficial sources - 4 Israeli soldiers were killed in heavy fighting. More than 15 were injured.
05.07pm - Two were severly injured in Maalot.
04.48pm - Two were injured in Tiberias.
04.39pm - Katyusha attack on Kiryat Shomnah.
04.15pm - 4 people were injured during the last wave of bombardment on Galil.
04.00pm - Sirens in Haifa.
03.05pm - Sirens in Haifa, Acco, Naharia and Kibbutz Shlomi.
02.22pm - Air Raid sirens in Zefat, Rosh Pina and Hazor.
01.56pm - IDFs high ranking officer - Lieutenant Colonel - was wounded during the fighting in south Lebanon.
01.31pm - IAF helicopter crushed near Zefat. Heavy fires in the area and there are two wounded pilots. The reason for the crush - Power lines.
12.43pm - Hezbollah attack Israeli armed forces with AT (anti tank) rockets.
12.40pm - Qassam missile landed near a strategic complex near Ashkelon (southern Israel) - No damage.
11.20am - Qassam missile was fired towards Zikim boot camp near Gaza. No casulties or damage.
10.35am - 5 soldiers were wounded in heavy fighting in southern Lebanon.
09.26am - 2 soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon.
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At 9:16 PM, July 24, 2006,
Luka said...
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A rant on "Who Benefits From War"
I agree, maybe it's a bit abstract, but hopefully it makes sense.
http://inhumannews.com/2006/07/23/rant-on-the-middle-east/
and
http://inhumannews.com/2006/07/24/finishing-the-rant/
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The End - Scenarios.
1. Nasrallah is killed.
Three weeks into the war there is no sign for the two kidnapped soldiers. There is also no sign of the Hizbollah leader. More than 50 Israeli citizens were killed and the numbers on Lebanon side are getting close to a thousand. 200 hundred of them are Hizbollah soldiers.One morning the Hizbollah television opens its broadcast with a special announcement. The anchorman declares that the "Lord of Resistance", Sheikh Nasrallah, was killed by an Israeli bombardment on his hideout during his campaign of liberation of Lebanon.
Immediate reaction of Pikud Ha-Oref (rear area headquarters) – All Israeli citizens from north to central Israel, are asked to rush to the nearest bomb shelters. Hizbollah is ready to use its doom's day weapon. During the next two days 7 Zelzal missiles land in central Israel – heavy destruction and 45 die in the attack. Katyusha missiles are constantly falling at northern Israel. Long lines at the airport. Eilat is filled with Tel-Aviv refugees.
Hizbollah is proud with the outcome of its attack and the losses they caused to Israel; however there is a big confusion and despair in the organization. Both sides trying to find a way to declare cease-fire. The Lebanese parliament gives the opportunity – After agreement with Hizbollah, they turn to Israel through the French – "Hizbollah is ready for cease-fire if Israel will declare the end of the operation". 24 hours later, cease-fire is announced.
"The resistance won't surrender", promises Nasrallahs heir. "We will be back in Jerusalem, praise Allah".
Likelihood – Reasonable scenario. Israel has a long score to settle with Nasrallah, and now is a great opportunity. His disappearance won't sadden the international community, and some leaders of the Arab world will be relieved.
2. Uprising against Hezbollah
Such a rally in Beirut was not seen since 2005 and the murder of Hariri. Back then, the demonstrators sent Syria home. Today they demand to send the army to the south. Close to a million young men, women and children join the protest. Prime Minister Siniora watching the protest from his office and decides to act. He summons the American ambassador and asks his support to a near suicidal action. "I'm leaping into the water" he says "but I demand your full support. Lebanon needs diplomatic, financial and political help. If I'll die – save my family." The ambassador consults with his operators and delivers a positive respond. "You'll get everything you need".
The next day, Siniora deploys troops on the southern border. Officers that object are immediately dismissed. Siniora declares that those carrying a weapon and don't work for the government – criminals. "You have a choice" He says to Hezbollah" dissolve into the national army or get arrested." The Lebanese street is excited. Hezbollah in dilemma. The attempt to bring out their supporters to the streets gets a weak response. The only way to stop the progress is by force.
Likelihood – This scenario is the dream of Israeli government and one of the goals of the campaign. Iran and Syria will do their best to prevent such move, even if that means turning Hezbollah into an army of rebels. Hezbollah will declare all those favor the initiative traitors and friends of Israel. The chance for this scenario, in the nearest future, is very slim.
3. Fragile understandings and wearing out
September. Israeli satellite locates a truck full of ammunition making its way from Syria to Hezbollah bunker. The truck is destroyed before they get to their destination. In respond, a few minutes later it's a rain of Katyusha missiles over Kiryat Shomnah.
Four month into the operation, the situation in northern Israel is not promising. Hezbollah, beaten and bruised. Without its posts and weapon silos the organization is back to being an armed militia. Trying to preserve the successes of the operation, once in a while Israel air strikes the newly build posts and weapons deliveries. Hezbollah responds with Katyushas and fire over northern settlements.
At the northern settlements the uneasiness and resentment grew. International diplomats come and go in attempt to form an agreement between IDF and Hezbollah. Israel demands Lebanese army on the border. Lebanese Prime Minister blames Israel with war crimes. "How dare they!" he shouts at the American ambassador "After ruining our country, they want us to send an army to keep their border? A Lebanese that will even look their way will be considered a traitor."
Likelihood – Reasonable scenario. Even if Hezbollah's elite and their weapon silos will be destroyed, the motivation to continue the campaign against Israel will be high.
4. International Force
United Nations Secretary Kofi Annan is satisfied after his meeting with US ambassador, John Bolton. For the first time, Bolton agrees to launch international force to Lebanese border. In a few days, the proposal is voted on in UN. According the proposal the troops will be allowed to use "reasonable force" but not to disarm Hezbollah. Nasrallah objects and claims that the proposal is an insult and it damages Lebanon's autonomy.
United Nations Security Council enforces the assembly of the force on UK, France, Ukraine and Italy. Soldiers of the force, about 3500 of them, equipped with armor and helicopters, land in Lebanon in October and immediately head south. Two Italian SUVs drive over roadside explosive charges. Four soldiers are killed. Hezbollah declares the birth of a new campaign against "international enemy". Washington declares Hezbollah a terrorist organization.
Likelihood – This is the favorite option of the international community, although it's conditioned to the weakening of Hezbollahs armed abilities. Another flaw – Foreign government won't rush to send their troops to the "Lebanese Mud".
5. Negotiations with Damascus
August. The campaign is in its second month. Israeli intelligence picks up transmissions between Damascus and Nasrallahs bunker. In those transmissions Damascus suggests to the leader of Hezbollah to test the possibility of cease fire. Syria begins to feel impatience.
Two days later. Turkish Prime Minister sends a special advisor to Jerusalem that comes with a direct message from President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad – "Syrian President says we can start negotiations. Calm the sector, he will calm Hezbollah". Israelis are skeptic. Olmert summons intelligent elite.
Head of intelligence, Amos Yadlin, estimates that the Syrians ask to exploit the chaos, get rid of Hezbollah and begin negotiations over Golan Heights. Olemrt not convinced – "Will Iranians get in our way?". They will ,Yadlin answers. But they will understand that there is Syrian national interest is involved.
Israel gives the Turks green light. In two days, AMAN (Israel's central, overarching military intelligence) officials secretly meets with Assad's brother in Ankara. The talks are to the point and intense, but optimistic. Assad clarifies he would like to negotiate the whole Golan Heights. AMAN officials says it's possible but Hezbollah must be "calmed down" first. At the end, all agree on graded cease fire and beginning of secret channel of negotiations.
Likelihood – Too optimistic. Not likely that Syria will abandon Hezbollah in its hardest hour, without explicit Israeli promise to withdraw from Golan Heights. Such promise won't be given in current atmosphere. Furthermore, US might try and intercept such move as a part of her Iraqi pressure on Syria.
6. War with Syria
After five days of investigation, Ali Hassan, a member of Hezbollah intelligence brakes up and tells his investigators all they want to hear. "Both of your kidnapped soldiers are in Syria for quite some time now" he says" We've transferred them there the night the campaign began."
The frustration in Tel-Aviv is enormous. If Hezbollah moved the kidnapped to Syria, there is a reasonable reason to believe there are already in Iranian hands. During late hours consultation Olmert decides to deflect the fire towards Damascus. IAF planes are sent to attack Syrian armored division. 7 Syrian soldiers are killed. Damascus is furious. Two Scud missiles are fired towards Kirya base in Tel-Aviv. One missile hit the target, destroying buildings and killing 13 soldiers. Second hit the nearby mall, killing 25 people and causing heave fires in the train station.
Israel declares general reserves draft. Columns of armored forces are doing their way to Golan from both sides. Syria declares state of emergency over country. Another Israeli attack on Syrian military targets kills 13 soldiers. Patriot missiles are successfully intercepting Scuds. "Israel is in it toughest hour" Says the Chief of Staff Dan Halutz. "The enemy declared war on us"
Likelihood - Far-reaching scenario. Syria is inferior to Israeli military power and fears war. Israel is afraid to break the fragile quiet over Golan and not interested to "shake" Assad from his chair. Both sides know they have much to loose.
All images - Courtesy of YNET. Article adopted from Ma'ariv.
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At 4:16 PM, July 24, 2006,
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Just a quick note, Ilan. I read the scenarios and one thing strikes me: they are all pretty passive, accepting things are out of our hands. But as I see you posted on Beirut Notes, you yourself are engaging a debate with ordinary people in Lebanon and elsewhere. This is in itself a positive step, however small.
On a strategic note, you leave out Palestine from the scenarios when the problem was sparked by incidents there. -
At 5:03 PM, July 24, 2006,
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also you left US and Iran out!
But good work anyway. -
At 9:07 PM, July 24, 2006,
Luka said...
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Phew, I'd rather see the US and Iran and China and Russia and Saudi Arabia and Egypt all left right out of this!
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At 10:42 PM, July 24, 2006,
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hizbolla wouldn't attack the UN.
and remember, the katyushas started after israel started bombing beirut. in fact, isn't that how it has been most of the time in the past 10 years? -
At 12:13 AM, July 25, 2006,
Ilan said...
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And i guess the soldiers were kidnapped after we started the bombardment?
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At 1:19 PM, July 25, 2006,
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soldiers were kidnapped after we started the bombardment?
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No they were not, but to get them back you don't engage a full invation of a country and attacking the airport and factories.
There is no doubt that it was HA assult to initate this crisis.
But simply it's israel in appropriate self-defence which more look like an invasion than anything else.
if you look at it that way, then you can say the katyushas started after israel started bombing beirut.
but it will change nothing. the poor civilians are getting hurt in Israel and Lebanon. and not that many people are doing anything to put an stop to it -
At 2:22 PM, July 25, 2006,
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I have to say, Ilan, that I agree with anonymous 1:19. It's a bit cheeky to say that the bombings should continue because of the recent shellings, when the shellings are a reaction to the bombing.
But as I've said elsewhere, it is neither normal nor acceptable that northern Israel live under the threat of shellings. Ultimately, the situation has to be normalised. That will only come about through the normalisation of relations with Lebanon and Syria.
The path chosen by the Israeli military goes off the meter in terms of extremity. -
At 1:54 PM, July 26, 2006,
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I'm afraid you are both wrong on the account of the shelling and bombing.
The Kidnapping of 2 soldiers and killing of 8 was preceeded with a high number of Katyusha missiles fired upon all of the north of Israel. This was the smoke-screen for this action (the kidnapping) and the reason it took so long for the Israeli army to find out what exactly has happened. -
At 12:56 AM, July 27, 2006,
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Interesting. I have to think about it a little.
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Daily Update - 7.23
All times are in GMT + 03:00
07.11pm - 93 missile fell today (so far) over northern settlements.
07.06pm - Officials from Tel-HaShomer hospital - Severe deterioration in the condition of former PM Ariel Sharon.
06.25pm - Sirens over Galil settlements.
05.27pm - Building caught fire after direct hit by missile. One tenant was lightly wounded.
05.08pm - Siren in Haifa.
04.36pm - Katyusha in Acco - One person suffers from severe wounds. 9 light wounded.
04.27pm - The body of the fifth soldier killed in the battle near Avivim was found. The name of the soldeir is Yonatan Valvesuik, 21 years old.
04.20pm - 2 Qassam missiles in Neb
03.54pm - 3 missiles fell in Tiberias - 2 were lightly injured
03.43pm - Sirens in Acco and Haifa.
03.34pm - Syria calls for a cease fire - Agrees to begin negotiations with United States.
03.30pm - Rockets in Rosh Pina.
03.27pm - A man was severly wounded from a missile debree in Acco.
03.17pm - Katyusha in Acco. No injuries.
03.12pm - Civilian was injured in Kiryat Shmonah. Damage to the buildings around the crash site.
03.03pm - Air Raid siren in Acco, Zefat, Rosh Pina and Hazor
03.00pm - Air Raid siren in Haifa.
02.20pm - Qassam missile in Shderot. No damage.
01.21pm - Air Raid siren in Kiryat Shmonah.
01.14pm - Air Raid siren in Rosh Pina.
01.11pm - Air Raid siren in Zefat.
12.33pm - Lebanese foreign minister decalers that the condition of the kidnapped soldiers is well.
12.13pm - Air Raid siren in Haifa.
12.04pm - Since morning, 17 people were wounded from the missile attacks.
11.34am - Two people were killed and 6 wounded in Haifa after another missile attack.
10.59am - A boy was slightly injured in Carmiel.
10.56am - Numerous Air Raid sirens in Haifa, Zefat, Zichron Yaakov and Binyamina.
10.32am - More Qassam missiles in the south.
10.20am - 1293 Israelis were wounded since the beginning of the fighting.
07.43am - Qassam missile was fired towards Shderot (Southern Israel) - On contrary to the agreement by Palestinians organizations from yesterday.
06.41am - Missile attack on Rosh Pina. No injuries or damage.
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At 3:55 PM, July 24, 2006,
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i sit here and simply shake my head. not good. i was watching the news this morn and heard the things coming out of iran. not good. upsetting. i wish it would all just stop. everywhere!
*hugs*
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Pallywood
A bit old, but instructive. (Thanks for reminding about this one, Zvi)
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At 3:37 AM, July 23, 2006,
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I think anything could be possible. Does it mean this link ( ) is Labbywood? Never mind the first picture of childeren painting but the rest. Is it Ballywood too?
I guees if we had peace no one needed to play such sceens and if they are that talented, they could play in Hollywood or Bollywood. -
At 5:56 PM, July 23, 2006,
Fox's Mom said...
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Thank-you for posting this. My comment is about the first potentially staged scene-who shot the driver? If the wound is to his right thigh, the shooter had to be someone in the cab of the vehicle, or in the crowd of Palestinians clustered on the right side of the vehicle, right?
Or are Israeli guns able to circumvent the laws of physics?
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SYRIA – Unofficial sources state that Syria prepared its ground and air forces on high alert ready to attack. Pilots are sleeping in cockpits.
Scud, Zelzal, Fajr 3, Fajr 5 (most of them can reach Tel-Aviv) and Katyusha missiles are already stationed and pointed towards Israel. Assad issued the order after Iranian military commanders have decided to directly intervene in Hezbollah efforts by supplying them constant weapon shipments by air.
Assad's assumes that Israel will try to intercept those shipments over Syrian land. In that case, he will attack.
On the other hand, on Friday, Sheikh 'Abdullah bin Jabrin issued a verdict where he states that it's not allowed to support, join or even pray for Hezbollahs success.
LEBANON - Eleven days into war, 362 Lebanese were killed. IDF sources state that at least half, ~180, were Hezbollah terrorists. We also learned that Hezbollah used Lebanese troops and intelligence in their attempt to sink the Israeli missile boat (4 Israeli soldiers were killed in that incident).
Last night, IDFs infantry and armored forces have crossed the Lebanese border.
Image courtesy of Ynet/APNot all organizations agree with the understanding, but Palestinian council hope that all will keep it. If that is the case, the agreement should be effective immediately from tonight.
The Israeli side is skeptic and demands the return of Gilad Shavit.
More about Israeli situation - in Daily Update post (link below).
EUROPE – Hundreds of protests against Israel.
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At 2:31 AM, July 23, 2006,
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thanks for the news, keep it up
also watch this vide please. I am not sure how true it is, you might know more. -
At 3:34 AM, July 23, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Truth is a gray area.
For example -
He is saying that those kidnapped brothers were hid from the press.
In that case why the news about them appear here and here? (Hebrew here and here)
Second, he claims Palestinians kidnapped the soldier (Gilad Shalit) as a revenge for IDFs' kidnapping those brothers - but the tunnel under IDFs post was dug long before the so called "kidnapping".
Third... Chomsky is not a big fan of Israel (Or USA in that matter). -
At 1:37 PM, July 23, 2006,
free soul said...
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yes, it is a gray area like when you say that half the dead were hizbollah !! how could that be while you are targetting roads, houses, media, power stations and even a church!! i believe hizbollah soldiers were praying in the church then!!
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At 2:34 PM, July 23, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Free soul - Both you and I don't have the exact numbers. Even numbers are players in this war because each side will try to use them for their own advantge. I say "half of them were Hezbollah" - you say "half of them were children". We both rely on media for this information, and we all know that media is the grayest of the gray (at best) when it comes to our (middle east) region (or any other place in that matter).
You say we are targeting roads, houses... And what do you think the Hezbollah is targeting? -
At 12:32 AM, July 24, 2006,
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I guess you are right, but compare the equipment that Israel has to what Palestinians have? Maybe the tunnel has been there for a long time but they would use it when it's needed the most.
But I think there is a something more important that needs attention. Even if we assume that they wanted to do that kidnapping long time a go, still why there is double standards? Why if Palestinians kidnap someone (a soldier) it is so bad but if the Israelis do the same (civilians) it is ok?
I agree with you that these are just numbers but we also have seen the pictures of dead children, so many of them. There are some grey areas but there are some areas which are too bright but we are still blind to them.
I still have not understood why Israel is destroying Lebanon rather than HA. I don't know how much of coverage you have there but the scale of bombardon is unbelievable and inappropriate and unacceptable.
I don't know what will happen once this madness is done, but I know it won't get any better. It never has got better after any war. It is just making the gap between people bigger and bigger.
Beless you all.
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Saturday, July 22, 2006
Daily Update - 7.22
All times are in GMT + 03:00
I will update only "Daily update" today due to Shabbat.
09.20pm - 28 Israelis were killed since the beginning of the campaign.08.42pm - Chief of Land Forces declared that IDF troops took over Marun A-Ras.
08.02pm - Four members of one family were wounded.
07.15pm - Three people were wounded in Carmiel. One of them suffers from severe wounds.
06.44pm - Ten people were wounded in Naharia.
06.39pm - Heavy bombardment on Galil. Multiple Air Raid alarms all over the area.
05.55pm -IDF asked the villagers of southern
05.09pm - 2 civilians were wounded near Naharia. Total number of people treated in Naharia hospital reached 500.
04.49pm - Bombardment of Haifa, Zefat, Kiryat Shmonah and Galil settlemnts during the last few hours. Not official yet - Israeli soldier was wounded by Hizbollah sniper.
Northern Israel "Hot Zones" - Image courtesy of Google Earth - Click to enlarge.01.28pm - More than 60 Katyusha missiles were fired towards Israel during the morning.
12.57pm - 4 citizens were slightly wounded from Katyusha debree near Lebanese border.
12.43pm - Air Raid siren in Carmiel.
12.39pm - Air Raid siren in Haifa and western Galil.
12.12pm - Another Air Raid siren in Haifa area.
12.05pm - Air Raid sirens in Haifa, western Galil and Carmiel.
11.24am - Air Raid sirens in Haifa and Zefat.
10.46am - Air Raid sirens in Haifa.
10.43am - Six people were slightly injured in Kiryat Shmonah after the last attack.
10.38am - Two people were injured from a direct Katyusha hit into their building.
10.19am - Another attack on Kiryat Shmonah.
10.16am - Air Raid sirens in Migdal Ha-Emek.
10.09am - Katyushas attack on Kiryat Shomnah - No casulties.
06.53am - About 70 Hizbollah targets were attacked by IDF through the night.
06.46am - Four Qassam missiles were fired towards Negev. No damage or casulties.
04.16am - More than 4000 American citizens were evacuated from Lebanon.
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Friday, July 21, 2006
Daily Update - 7.21
All times are in GMT + 03:00
05.57pm - After another attack on Haifa - The number of wounded has risen to 30.
05.01pm - Thousands of IDF troops on their way to the northern border.
Image courtesy of Ynet/Reuters03.51pm - Not official - According to foreign sources - A soldier is missing after yesterdays battle near Avivim.
02.46pm - Missile alarm in Haifa.
01.44pm - Missile fell in Rosh Pina, near border with Lebanon.
01.41pm - Updated - 19 wounded, two of them in severe condition in Haifa. A building was heavily damaged by a direct missile hit.
01.33pm - Missile alarms in Zefat and Tiberias.
01.19pm - Haifa and Kiryat Shmonah are under heavy missile attack.
12.32pm - More IDF reserve forces are being drafted by special order (Zav-8).
09.25am - Two Qassam missiles were fired towards Kibbutz Nir Am (Negev area, southern Israel) - No damage.
08.46am - Official now - 4 soldiers were killed in Avivim. 1 helicopter pilot was killed in the accident. 8 soldiers were injured in Avivim fight.
04.19am - Not official - 5 soldiers were killed in the battle near Avivim. One of the soldiers was an officer.
02.02am - Two IAF helicopters crashed, as it seemed, by accident. 4 soldiers were wounded.
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At 12:46 AM, July 22, 2006,
Cosmic Siren said...
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I hope you don't mind, but I created a Live Journal syndication account so users there can add your Feedburner feed to their friends list.
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At 1:37 AM, July 22, 2006,
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I went ahead and made a button for you to use too.
I was going to post it here, but img tags aren't allowed. -
At 9:50 AM, July 22, 2006,
Luka said...
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Hey there, can you find some reference on the Lebanese casualties? I came across some data indicating that one third of them are minors.
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At 1:01 PM, July 22, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Cosmic - Great stuff!
I will update the button ASAP
Luka - According to the latest publications in Israel - about 360~390 casualties on the Lebanese side. Couldn't find a more specific number, but I will try to look up more detailed information on Sunday(Shabbat is here..)
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Thursday, July 20, 2006
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Just thought to contribute something.
Here is a humble button I've made
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At 4:19 PM, July 20, 2006,
Inquisitor said...
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Whilst your intentions are obviously noble, the problem with 'No War' is that it usually implies, 'Live with the Status Quo'.
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At 4:38 PM, July 20, 2006,
Ilan said...
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...Or find better ways to change reality (Status Quo) - Diplomacy.
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At 5:16 PM, July 20, 2006,
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yeah, i'm sure diplomacy would return our kidnapped soldiers back and prevent such incidents from happening again.
did it ever occur to you that:
a. we fully extracted all diplomatic paths to both crisis?
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b. that our enemies are using are diplomatic naive approach against us?
i say, ENOUGH of this subserviency!
sometimes you are ought to fight back! -
At 11:57 PM, July 20, 2006,
Luka said...
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Ilan, good on you. God on you, dammit. War ain't bringin' the kidnapped back, it's just takin' more folks to the other side.
Whenever you see a war you should ask: "cui bono" - who benefits? Guess who? Uzi. AK. Glock. Etc.
I say no war is a just war ... and no peace is just either. The only difference is the number of people killed. And that's a tally that makes things DEAD clear to me. -
At 12:26 AM, July 21, 2006,
Luka said...
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Added your button to Inhuman.
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At 2:27 AM, July 21, 2006,
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sure luka, until islamic jihad will reach you and then all the humanity in the world wont help.
'stepping to the other side' can just as easly happen to your beloved ones, even if they are not at war. for example a bombed bus, perhapse train, maybe a plane.... and all that becuase afew wackos decided they are heretics for not believing in muhamad.
keep on smoking. -
At 3:18 AM, July 21, 2006,
Fox's Mom said...
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I've been thinking about this for days, and keep coming back to this:
HAMAS INVADED ISRAEL, KILLING AND KIDNAPPING ISRAELIS.
HEZBOLLAH INVADED ISRAEL, KILLING AND KIDNAPPING ISRAELIS.
WAR IS NOT HEALTHY-PERIOD.
But sometimes...sometimes...'cause if you don't, the world becomes one big prison.
Ilan, I have a son your age, since 2000 my biggest fear is that he would be sent to war.
My nephew, 40, is a tank commander, I worry about him 24/7.
My grandson just turned two years old in May.
More than almost anything, I want my son, his son, to never go to war; I wish my nephew was a pediatrician.
But my father and my uncles were in the infantry from 8 December 1941 through 1946-Pop was wounded in both theaters, my uuncles were in the pacific. My mother (British) lost several family members in the years 1939 on-some were killed in the Blitz.
They didn't want to go to war, but if they had not...
I'm so sorry. -
At 4:35 AM, July 21, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Hezi - How can you be sure of anything? Will violence bring back the kidnapped soldiers? Or maybe their bodies?
Luka – Thanks mate!
Joe – What is your solution? Total annihilation? Full re-education of the Islamic public?
Fox's mom – Thank you for your words. -
At 11:08 AM, July 21, 2006,
Luka said...
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Joe: I understand you perfectly. But ... to be honest ... I don't see much "Islamic Jihad" coming this way. I see more of us and our bombs going the other way.
Let's also be honest - I would far prefer a world at peace than a world at war.
And now I'm going to go fetch a bagel for breakfast.
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Front and Home Front
Ninth day of fighting and the end just doesn't seem any closer. Soldiers and civilians are dying on both sides of a war that nobody wants. But everybody needs. Or at least, that's what we should think… I think…
Today in Ma'ariv (Israeli newspaper) IDF official was quoted about the "End of crisis". There are 5 sections that must be fulfilled before this "ending" –
- Total distinction between the crisis in
- Southern sector – The return of the kidnapped soldier, general ceasefire, international conference.
- Northern sector – Information(!) about the kidnapped soldiers, general ceasefire, Hizbollah transfers the soldiers to
- Hizbollah disarms, leaves southern
Image courtesy of Ynet/A.P.
What do we learn from this table?
From Israeli side – The fact that that IDF is willing to settle with only information about the kidnapped soldiers show that IDF officials understands that they won't have enough time to find and retrieve to soldiers – lack of quality intelligence information – a problem which in this state, might cause heavy losses on our side as soon as infantry troops will enter Lebanon (already entered?).
From Hizbollah side – No chance to any of that as long as Nasrallah lives - Which is now number one priority for IDF.
IAF bombed Hizbollah bunker tonight. 23 tons of explosives. As it seems now – he wasn't even near the site. "Lack of quality intelligence" anyone? – The fight continues as it seems. Unfortunately to us all.
And what about the home front? As it seems Israelis and Lebanese found ways to deal (in a way) with the crisis.
By games
http://www.tapuz.co.il/North/Game.asp
http://img528.imageshack.us/my.php?image=battlesinthenorthtv6.swf
http://planet.nana.co.il/atarsh//flashoo/nasral.html
http://www.amirlotan.com/nassralla/nasralla.html
By programs
And by video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-nipIdnU6k (thanks Zvi)
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At 6:08 PM, July 20, 2006,
Ozzie said...
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G-d Willing Nasrallah will die a painful death.
Yawp! -
At 4:44 AM, August 06, 2006,
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It would be nice to pursue confirmation for reports of two Palestinian civilians (one a doctor), reportedly apprehended--without charge, from Gaza--by IDF soldiers the day before Hamas captured the Israeli soldiers.
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Daily Update - 7.20
All times are in GMT + 03:00
06.16pm - IDF infantry forces engaged heavy fighting near Avivim. Update - 8 soldiers were wounded.
Update - Not official yet - 2 soldiers were killed.
05.38pm - Not official - Another IDF soldier was wounded in the fighting near Avivim. The condition of one of the soldiers wounded earlier is deteriorating.
05.11pm - Jordan alerts Israel to a Hamas team heading for a large-scale terror attack in Israel.
05.04pm - Unofficial IDF sources say that the fact that Nasrallah has not been seen during the last few days may imply that he was wounded or killed during the last attacks.
04.01pm - More than 20 missiles were fired towards Israel so far. IDF forces killed two Hizbollah terrorists near Moshav Avivim in heavy fighting.
01.42pm - Missile alarm in Haifa area and Galil.
01.01pm - Southern front is heating up - Another Qassam missile was fired. No damage or injuries.
11.41am - Three Israeli soldiers were wounded when their tank was damaged by Hizbollah.
10.06am - Missile attack on Rosh Pina and Tiberias - No injuries or damage.
10.04am - IDF soldier was severe wounded in a cross fire with Hizbollah.
09.22am - Qassam missile was fired from Gaze towards southern settlements. Fell in desert area.
08.42am - Missile alarm over Tiberias.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2006
War in Numbers - Israeli side
It's the second week of fighting and here are some number -
- Israeli civilians – Wounded and killed - 18 killed and 476 wounded - 3 civilians (2 of them - 8 and 10 years old brothers) and 2 soldiers were killed during the day today.
- Israeli soldiers killed - 12 – 8 soldiers were killed during the kidnapping, 4 soldiers were killed in the attack.
- Katyusha missiles fired towards Israel – 750~800
- Rockets missile fired towards IDF posts - ~1000
- Targets attacked in Lebanon - ~1000
- Number of IAF attacks - ~1500
- IDF artillery shells fired - 6000 from 36 cannons
Update by Luka (Thanks)- BBC is reporting at least 230 Lebanese killed so far - As far as I know, most of them, civilians.
Update - A survey conducted today - 94% of citizens in northern Israel - Support the continuation of the attack on Hizbollah. Some say they won't mind to spend another few weeks in shelters as long as it resolve the situation.
During the week I will post a review and explanation about the whole opperation at north.
Daily Updates - Below
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At 1:24 PM, July 19, 2006,
Luka said...
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BBC is reporting at least 230 Lebanese killed so far. I think this whole mess is going to leave a lot of bad blood ... at best.
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At 1:31 PM, July 19, 2006,
Jameel @ The Muqata said...
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Ilan: Are you SURE that Israel has 26 civilian casulties so far?
There were the 8 from the train yard, 2 in Nahariya, 2 in Meiron, 1 in Tzefat
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At 2:00 PM, July 19, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Luka - Thanks for the info - If you got more numbers, please post. I will update.
Jameel - There are contradictive numbers in different newspapers. I used Ma'ariv numbers as they were published today. But you are right, I was also suprised by the high number. Mistake? -
At 3:47 PM, July 19, 2006,
Jameel @ The Muqata said...
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Ilan: yes, I think its a mistake and maariv meant civilian and IDF numbers together. (and that still looks high)
You should know by now not to trust the Israeli MSM ;-) -
At 4:43 PM, July 19, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Jameel @ The Muqata - Yeah. I've checked the numbers again and updated it.
It seems that the number of killed soldiers will grow - There is unofficial information about at least two soldiers killed in Avivim.
When it's going to end? -
At 3:11 AM, July 20, 2006,
Luka said...
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Ilan: I'm following the BBC reports ... and checking up some other sources slowly.
apparently there have been 60 casualties in Lebanon and 6 in Israel today.
The numbers are probably off - how ever many there are, tho, is too many.
Here's the link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5196800.stm
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Daily Update - 7.19
All times are in GMT + 03:00
06.54pm - Woman was slightly injured in Naharia from missile shards.
06.08pm - Now official - Two soldiers were killed during the fire in Moshav Avivim.
05.12pm - Three civilians were killed by missiles in Nazerat - Official - Two of the casualties - children of 8 and 10 years old - brothers.
Update - 12 people were injured. One of them in fatal condition.
04.45pm - Since 3pm - Constant missile attack over northern areas.
03.03pm - Missile alarm in Tiberias. Heavy fires in Avivim.
03.01pm - Roadblocks over central Israel were removed. The suicide bomber was caught - Official.
02.06pm - Not official - Two soldiers were killed by Hizbollah fire at the fight near Avivim.
Image courtesy of Google EarthClick to enlarge
02.01pm - 17 missile rockets landed in the open areas of northern Israel - No casulties. The missiles caused fires.
01.08pm - Heavy infantry fire between Hizbollah and IDF near Avivim (Kiryat Shomnah)
12.59pm - Haifa area was just hit by missiles. Waiting for more specific information.
12.24pm - Gunplay between Hizbollah and IDF near Kiryat Shmonah
Image courtesy of YNET11.36am - Roadblocks all over central area of Israel - Police is in hot persuit after the suicide bomber.
11.04am - Hot persuit - Specific information about a suicide bomber in Ha-Sharon area (near Tel-Aviv).
10.50am - Five people were slightly injuried in Haifa from another missile attack.
10.19am - Missiles fell in Haifa, no injuries. An empty building was destroyed by a direct hit.
06.31am - Five soldiers were injured in Gaza strip. Seven Palestinian terrorists were killed.
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At 2:45 PM, July 23, 2006,
Jameel @ The Muqata said...
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Ilan - do you have a good kmz overlay file for google earth with Israel's northern cities?
Thanks! -
At 7:31 PM, July 23, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Actually... no. And I don't know why i didn't thought of that. I will work on it!
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Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Daily Update
All time are in GMT + 03:00
5.57pm - About 30~40 missiles were fired towards northern part of Israel during the last hour. about 6 people were injured, one was killed (as updated in 5.18pm)
5.18pm - Citizens of Acco, Naharia, Tveria (Tiberias) and Haifa are asked to get to the nearest shelters. One man was instatly killed by a direct missile hit in Naharia.
4.39pm - Missile alarm in Haifa.
3.40pm - IAF attack Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. More than 50 dead over the last 24 hours.
1.33pm - Zippi Livni, Israeli minister of foreign affairs , declared that there are political attempts "behind the scenes" - Even while IDF continues to attack Hizbollah forces.
1.31pm - The stabber of the female soldier was arrested and being questioned.
Missile fell in industrial area of Zefat. No injuries.
12.54pm - Three missiles hit Haifa. No injuries.
According to recent survey - 81% of Israeli citizens support the continuation of the attack against Hezbollah.
12.49pm - A few minutes ago - Missiles in Haifa.
About an hour ago - A female soldier was stabbed and her weapon was stolen. She suffers from light injuries.
From tonight - IDF decided to draft the army reserve forces by special order (Zav-8).
12.24pm - Missile attack on Zefat. No information about injuries at this point.
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At 1:13 PM, July 18, 2006,
Fox's Mom said...
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I've not seen any surveys here in the US, but I know that the people I listen to are (as am I) behind Israel in this as well.
May all the their missles fail at launch! -
At 1:33 PM, July 18, 2006,
Ilan said...
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"May all the their missles fail at launch!"
Nice prayer to start the day with :)...
What bothers me the most - The Lebanese citizens who suffer for crimes of a megalomanic idiot (Nasrallah of course)... -
At 4:12 AM, July 19, 2006,
Fox's Mom said...
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From over here, it is hard to understand why the government there has not come out against Hezbollah-to us it seems clear Hezbollah started this, after watching Hamas take the first soldier.
This is the one of two things my co-workers (most are Muslim) and I agree on completely, the second being we need to add our voices in ongoing prayers for the innocent-especially the little ones.
Thank-you again for re-opening Little Israel, although I truly wish the circumstances different, happier! -
At 6:59 AM, July 19, 2006,
curious servant said...
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Thanks for the updates. Please keep them coming. I'll return frequently.
BTW... Fox's mom sent me. She is a regular visitor at my blog. -
At 11:42 AM, July 19, 2006,
Ilan said...
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Thanks a lot for your support!
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At 3:10 PM, July 29, 2006,
Sister Sledge said...
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Hi Ilan,
What a lovely blog. We all have our version of the truth! I'll quote a famous Israeli song : "Things seen from over there can't be seen from right here"
Peace to everyone.
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From the BBC:
"Though the confirmed Lebanese death toll is about 420, the health minister estimated some 600 people may have died, with scores of bodies undiscovered under rubble."
It is 29th July, 2006, 1740 hours Eastern. I'm leaving this comment to let you know I'll be offline for a while due to my house moving this weekend-my ISP isn't sure how long it will be before I'm back online. I want to let you know that I will be watching the television news, and hoping to hear of a peaceful and satisfactory resolution to this terrible crisis.
And, of course, praying for you and everyone there.
Peace-it can happen!
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