Saturday, July 29. 2006
Rice Pushing Deal on Shaba Farms and International Force
"The deal being put forth by Rice is for the deployment in Lebanon of an 'international stabilization force' comprising 10,000 to 30,000 troops in return for Israel's withdrawal from the controversial Shaba Farms, on the western slopes of Mount Hermon."
Five Hurt as Over 90 Rockets Strike Across Northern Israel
"The injuries occurred in Nahariya and Ma'alot, where several homes sustained direct rocket strikes. In Ma'alot, five Katyushas also fell in open areas. At least four rockets fell in open areas in Safed, causing no injuries or damage. One rocket struck a medical facility in Acre, causing a large amount of damage but no injuries."
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IDF Readies for New Ground Offensive in South Lebanon
"The IDF wrapped up its operations in the southern Lebanese village of Bint Jbail on Saturday and withdrew most of its troops from the area. At the same time, the army was gearing up for a new ground incursion into Lebanon."
IAF Strikes Over 60 Hezbollah Targets
IDF Troops Kill Islamic Jihad Leader in Nablus
"Islamic Jihad said the group's Nablus leader, Hani Awijan, 29, was killed by undercover IDF troops. The soldiers came to arrest him while he was playing soccer with friends and relatives, the group said. Another Islamic Jihad operative was also killed in the operation."
UN to Enter IDF Control Room
IDF Official: Missiles Fired at Afula Were Syrian
International Aid Goes to Pay Hamas Salaries
New FBI Division to Focus on Terrorist WMDs
IDF Sets Up Security Zone in Northern Gaza to Block Tunnels into Israel
"A senior officer said the area will be "clean" of buildings under which tunnels can be dug."
In the Midst of War, Israel's Disabled Soldiers Reach Out to Others
650 French Jews Emigrate to Israel
"The number of Jews leaving France this year to more than 3,500, the highest in 35 years."
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