Nine Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon fighting Jerusalem (AFP) Jul 26, 2006 Nine Israeli soldiers were killed in fierce fighting with Hezbollah militants Wednesday, the army said, the highest death toll since its massive offensive on Lebanon was launched 15 days ago. Eight soldiers were killed and 22 injured in fighting around the Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, a Hezbollah military stronghold a few kilometres (miles) from the border. The ninth was killed near the nearby hilltop village of Marun al-Ras, which the army said it had taken control of on Saturday. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Nuclear Space Technology at Space-Travel.com
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 21 Gaza City (AFP) Jul 26, 2006 Twenty-one Palestinians, including a baby and two toddlers, were killed Wednesday as Israel pounded the Gaza Strip with air strikes and artillery on the deadliest day in the territory for two weeks. |
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