Israeli Force Made Brief Penetration into South Lebanon

An Israeli force made of eight soldiers has made a brief penetration into south Lebanon in violation of U.N. resolutions, media reports said Saturday.
Citing security sources, they said the force on Friday penetrated 100 meters into Mais al-Jabal in the Marjayoun province before pulling out.
Lebanese army patrolmen and Nepalese troops from the U.N. peacekeeping force [...]

Lebanese bombarded with more phone messages from ‘Israel’

BEIRUT: Lebanese citizens on Thursday reported receiving recorded phone messages asking for information about missing Israeli soldiers.
The message asks people to view an Israeli Web site or call a phone number in the United Kingdom if they have any information on the whereabouts of the missing troops.
The Web site, www.10million.org, belongs to a foundation set [...]

Israel Warns Citizens Against Hizbullah Abduction Attacks

Israel on Wednesday issued a severe warning claiming that Hizbullah is seeking to kidnap Israelis abroad.
Israel’s counter-terror bureau issued the warning at a peak traveling season for Israelis, calling on tourists and businessmen to take special precaution in hotels, restaurants and recreational spots.
“The Hizbullah organization is unremitting in its efforts to attack Israelis throughout the [...]

UNIFIL chief accuses Israel of violating Resolution 1701

Maj.-Gen. Claudio Graziano, head of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday accused Israel of unilaterally violating UN Security Council Resolution 1701, the cease-fire agreement that ended the 33-day-long Second Lebanon War.
Ambassador Dan Carmon, head of Israel’s UN delegation, met with the UNIFIL chief on Friday over the remarks he made about [...]

LEBANON: Gen. Petraeus discusses military aid with top officials

Gen. David Petraeus, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, met with top Lebanese officials during a visit to Lebanon on Tuesday.
According to a statement released by the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, Petraeus’ discussions with officials here focused on the U.S. “assistance to the Lebanese armed forces so it can maintain peace and stability, and safeguard [...]