Thursday, August 17. 2006
Peretz Appoints War Inquiry Committee
"DM Peretz appointed former Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. (res.) Amnon Lipkin-Shahak to head external inquiry commission investigating the IDF's management and preparation for war in Lebanon. Defending the army, head of the army's Planning Directorate Maj.-Gen. Yitzhak Harel: "We were prepared. We could have prepared more, but we were busy with other things."
Lebanese Soldiers Cross Litani River, Begin Deployment in Southern Lebanon
"Israel Defense Forces said Thursday that it had begun 'transferring responsibility' over southern Lebanon with the deployment of the Lebanese army in the area. Hezbollah's top official in south Lebanon, Sheik Nabil Kaouk, told reporters that '...Hezbollah ...will not be any visible presence now."
Enemy Didn't Know What Hit Him
"It was one of the most impressive battles in the war. Dozens of terrorists were killed, many weapons ? including a 24-head rocket launcher - were destroyed, and not a single IDF soldier was hurt. The 'Spearhead' paratroopers reserves brigade succeeded, a moment before the ceasefire, to surprise and strike at Hezbollah."
Police: Some 2,000 Rockets Have Yet to be Located
"During searches around Ya'ara on Wednesday, a dud mortar shell was located; had it exploded, it would have caused a disaster, he noted."
Reserve Soldiers Catch Infiltrator at Israel-Egypt Border
Border Police Catch 1,696 Illegals
IDF Arrests 11 Fugitives in Judea and Samaria
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