Tuesday, August 8. 2006
115 Rockets Hit North on Tuesday
Troops Catch 2 Guerrillas With Missiles
"The operatives were setting up anti-aircraft missiles that they planned to use against Israeli fighter jets."
Police: 3,050 Rockets Have Hit Israel So Far
"In total, 750 of the rockets landed within city boundaries, while the rest hit open areas. Rockets have killed 49 people, and 75 of the wounded are still being hospitalized."
Olmert to US Jews: War With Hezbollah Existential
"According to Olmert, 'For the first time since the 1960s, Israel has an enemy whose goal is to eliminate our existence.'"
Final Tally for Monday: 4 Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon
"Four IDF soldiers were killed in action in three separate battles with Hezbollah terrorists on Monday. A total of 14 soldiers have been killed since July 12th in the battles at Bint Jbeil, located in the central/east sector of southern Lebanon a few miles from the border with Israel."
Report: Kidnappers Want Bargouti-Shalit Exchange
Hundreds of Kiryat Shemonans to be Evacuated
"The city was organizing lists of the people who will be evacuated - mainly the elderly, physically disabled, and those people that have not left their shelters since the fighting began 28 days ago. The evacuees are expected to leave on Wednesday, Israel Radio reported."
7 Hezbollah Operatives Killed, 5 Captured Monday
"Five Hezbollah operatives were captured in the vicinity of Bint Jbeil. About 450 Hezbollah members have been killed so far in the fighting in south Lebanon."
Anan Accuses Israel of Violating International Law
"Anan accuses Israel of violating international law in regard to the shelling of Kafr Qana. 28 people were killed in that attack. He accused Israel of a premeditated attack against civilians."
Poll: Nearly All Palestinians Back Hezbollah
Some Israeli Arabs Back Hezbollah Despite Deaths
Bush: "Innocent Civilians in Israel Should Not Have to Live in Bunkers in Fear of Missile Attacks"
Israel Ready to Consider Lebanon's Offer to Deploy Troops Along Border
Hezbollah Rockets Bring Death and Destruction to Haifa's Arab Quarter
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