8/1 Middle East Live Thread

Middle East Live Thread ^ | 8/1/06 | BurbankKarl

[BurbankKarl]

The wife and father of kidnapped Israeli soldier Ehud Goldwasser, Karnit, holding a wedding photograph, and Shlomo Goldwasser arrive at Heathrow Airport in London, Monday July 31, 2006. Hezbollah kidnapped two Israeli soldiers on July 12, triggering an Israeli offensive against Lebanon that has killed hundreds of people, mostly civilians.

[conservativepoet]

Thanks Karl

[NormsRevenge]

US President George W. Bush pauses as he remarks on the Israel-Lebanon conflict dockside in Miami, Florida. Bush said in an interview that the United States would "probably not" contribute troops to a multinational force for Lebanon.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)

[conservativepoet]

IAF strikes across Lebanon overnight

The IDF reported it struck several targets in Lebanon during the night. Among the targets hit: Two rocket launchers, two terror cells, and Hizbullah command posts and buildings.

The IDF also attacked routes in the Lebanon valley, in a bid to prevent arms from being smuggled from Syria, as well as rocket launch sites. (Ynet)

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7340,L-3284502,00.html

[BurbankKarl]

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Kassam causes damage in Sderot; none wounded
[ 01/08 07:25 - ISRAEL ]
Gaza evacuees mark a year since disengagement
[ 01/08 07:16 updated 07:16 - ISRAEL ]
Kassams land in W. Negev; none wounded
[ 01/08 07:05 - ISRAEL ]
IDF forces searching for tunnels in Gaza
[ 01/08 06:52 - ISRAEL ]
Sderot's Red Dawn warning siren sounds
[ 01/08 06:45 - ISRAEL ]
Crude oil prices up slightly
[ 01/08 06:10 - BUSINESS NEWS ]
Cubans in Miami wait for news on Castro
[ 01/08 06:00 - INTERNATIONAL ]

[jveritas]

The ground invasion will begin in 24 hours.

[sageb1]

Thanks again, Karl!

[conservativepoet]

Gonna be an interesting night/day I think.


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I agree

[DCPatriot]

Thanks Karl for your dedication on these daily threads.

[conservativepoet]

Are you an actual conservative poet?


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Actually, I am.

[sageb1]

"Well, FWIW...I had to decide on some changes recently with our heating/cooling situation. Summertime, the unit runs constantly, but heat seemed to be fine. We've got floor vents with 4" pipes, designed for heat only 1940's. Heat rises, cool air falls, so we've decided to go with all 6" overhead. Small investment for the benefits I think."

Not sure I understand. Can you explain a bit more?

[tcrlaf]

If the ground invasion starts in 24 hours, when does the missle war with Syria start?

[GonzoGOP]

I have to agree with you. What ever happens is going to happen soon, if not today.

This war is reaching its tipping point. Hez is running out of territory from which to launch missiles. Israel is running out of time before they can't flack off the international community any more. Neither Israel or the Hez are going to give up so its a matter of who's allies blink first. If Bush gives in to the Libs in the press and the UN than we loose. If Iran and Syria don't intervene then Hez goes down in flames. One way or another we are going to know in the next couple of days.

[2111USMC]

07:39 4 Qassam rockets hit yard of a home in Sderot; no injuries (Itim)

06:22 U.S. court backs release of Islamic charity fundraiser in Los Angeles (AP)

05:38 Oil prices up to $74 as traders watch effects of Mideast fighting (AP)

04:03 IAF warplanes strike targets in Lebanon`s Bakaa Valley (AP)

03:49 Lebanon: 458 civilians, 21 Lebanese troops killed since fighting broke out (AP)

02:55 Israel frees Palestinian parliament official (Reuters)

02:36 Source: Israel aims to push Hezbollah to Litani River until peacekeepers arrive (AP)

01:41 Qatar accuses unnamed Arab states of supporting IDF offensive in Lebanon (Reuters)

01:20 EU to urge swift ceasefire, UN resolution in Lebanon (Reuters)

01:09 CABINET APPROVES EXPANSION OF GROUND OPERATION IN LEBANON (Haaretz)

00:49 Body count in Qana bombing falls sharply (Haaretz)

00:46 British band Depeche Mode cancels planned performances in Israel (Haaretz)

00:32 Iran, France foreign ministers meet in Beirut (Reuters)

00:28 Professor arrested on suspicion of spying says interrogators tied him to chair (AP)

00:14 Lebanon calls for cease-fire at UN Security Council (AFP)

23:50 Assad calls on army to increase readiness to cope with `regional challenges` (AP)

[BurbankKarl]

I think something big is afoot too....

[conservativepoet]

Give me some thoughts on what you think may happen.

[sageb1]

"Israel is running out of time before they can't flack off the international community any more."

I'm not so sure this is true.