8/4 Middle East Live Thread

Middle East Live Thread ^ | 8/4/06 | BurbankKarl

[BurbankKarl]

Summary of IDF operations against Hizbullah in Lebanon 3 Aug 2006

(Communicated by IDF Spokesman)

Over the past day, IDF infantry, armored and engineering forces operated in southern Lebanon. The forces positioned themselves in the areas of Mis el Jabal, Mahibab Blida, Shihin, Rajmil and Majdal Zun, in the eastern part of southern Lebanon. At the same time, IDF forces established positions in the villages of Al Teibeh, Al Adeisa, Rab A-Tiltin, Aita a-Sha’ab and Maroun A-Ras and Bint Jbeil.

Yesterday evening an IDF soldier was killed and four more were wounded in exchanges of fire in the village of Aita A-Sha’ab. An IDF soldier was severely wounded and two soldiers were lightly wounded in the village of Mahbib.

In fighting throughout the day, IDF forces killed approximately 35 armed Hizbullah terrorists, and wounded numerous other Hizbullah terrorists.

In the area of Bint Jbeil, IDF forces identified and destroyed a vehicle carrying a Hizbullah missile launcher. Additional weapons were discovered by the force, including 10 assault rifles in the area around the village of Sheihin.

During the night the IDF carried out more than 120 aerial attacks in Lebanon:

6 missile launchers, including launchers used for long-range attacks against Afula and Haifa.

35 Hizbullah buildings, storage facilities and headquarters

Areas used to launch rocket into Israel, and roads and bridges leading to those areas.

A vehicle identified transporting weapons.

[Cindy]

Thank you BurbankKarl.

[Diogenesis]

========= Tyre =========

In Tyre, south Lebanon, Hizb'allah and UN terrorists fire missiles at, and murdering, Israeli civilians.
The UN is/was silent. Why not? They share bunkers with the terrorists.
The EU is/was silent. Why not? It is their way and their history. A bad moon is rising.

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In Tyre, south Lebanon, Israeli air retaliation against terrorists near the village of Bayada.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

But I felt more like a klutz...

[conservativepoet]

I guess I'm being too curious, does anyone know what that value is?

[casino66]

Where did you get the pics? They are very good.

[ncountylee]

And finishes by saying "There is really nothing like the opening of a full scale barrage".

During the final assault on Berlin it is estimated that ONE MILLION artillery shells and rockets were fired by the Russians.

[GonzoGOP]

The bombing of power plants has additional benefits.
1) Forces people to use generators consuming already scarce fuel supplies.
2) Its a big hit for the spirit of the enemy civilians. The lights are still on in Haifa and your in the dark.
3) Most water pumping stations use electric pumps. Knock out the power and then start a fire. Loads of fun.

[conservativepoet]

Air force hits bridge north of Beirut

The Israel Air Force fired missiles at a bridge 20 kilometers north of Beirut, local police say.

Three people were killed in an overnight raid on the southern Beirut neighborhood of Dahiyeh. (AFP)

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/1,7340,L-3286101,00.html

[jiggyboy]

Isn't it odd that there have been no videos of long lines of refugees (Lebanese)?

I see some of that on CNN. Twenty people in a farmer's hay wagon, a family and their goats, that kind of stuff. Not hundreds and hundreds a huge line though. Looks as orderly as something like that could be, I guess.

[Diogenesis]

In Tyre, an Israeli IAF jet on its way to retaliates
against Hizb'allah terrorists who fired missiles at civilians.

[conservativepoet]

I can imagine.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

07:04 IDF, Hezbollah fighters engage in heavy combat in southern Lebanon (Channel 10)
06:59 Witnesses: IDF gunfire kills two Palestinians in southern Gaza (Reuters)
05:58 U.S. envoy Bolton: U.S., France have come a long way in Mideast cease-fire talks (AP)
05:34 Australia investigating reported terrorist threats against Jewish targets (Reuters)
04:17 Four Palestinians injured in IDF raids in Gaza (Reuters)
04:09 More loud explosions heard in Beirut (AP)

Arutz

07:20 Aug-04-06
Soldiers Injured in Fighting in Southern Lebanon
07:15 Aug-04-06
Names of Israelis Killed Thursday, Civilians and Soldiers
07:00 Aug-04-06
10 Terrorists Arrested in Judea and Samaria
06:17 Aug-04-06
Terror Storage Facilities Targeted in Gaza
05:54 Aug-04-06
Homefront Urges Citizens to Remain in Shelters
05:17 Aug-04-06

Ynet


Updates
2 Palestinians killed by IDF fire in Rafah
(07:19 , 08.04.06)
Akko deadly rocket attack: 2 more victims identified
(07:13 , 08.04.06)


JP

Two soldiers wounded in fighting with Hizbullah
[ 04/08 07:06 - ISRAEL ]
IDF arrests 11 wanted Palestinians in West Bank
[ 04/08 06:05 - ISRAEL ]
Names of brothers killed by Katyushas released
[ 04/08 05:46 - ISRAEL ]
Gaza: IAF strikes home of Islamic Jihad operative
[ 04/08 05:07 - ISRAEL ]

[hegemony]

Then I'll make you a deal- if you forget to move over to the new thread I'll remind you. Just remember to drag me over should I forget to move over too? LOL

[bnelson44]

Lots of communications can be knocked out this way as well.

[Diogenesis]

========= Akko =========

In Akko, northern Israel, Israelis react to civilian-targeted deaths
by Hizb'allah-UN-launched Iranian/Syrian-missile attacks.
Why doesn't the Security Council just condemn itself?

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========= Kiryat Shmona =========

In Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Israeli army officer examines the damage
from the incoming missile fired by Hizb'allah terrorists.

[conservativepoet]

I'm sure there are multiple reasons, but I suspect there's some reason out there we don't know about other than the standard reasons.

[Straight Vermonter]

19:41 PDT Israeli inquiry says Qana building bombed by mistake.

Once again al-Reuters has a headline that does match up with the article. The Israelis say they would not have targeted the building had they know civilians were inside. There was no "mistake" involved. At least on the part of the Israelis.