Saturday, July 22, 2006

Images, Video, Wire: Middle East Conflict, Sat. 22 July

An Israeli tank rolls to its position along the Israeli Lebanese border.
Smoke billows following an explosion caused by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese town of Maarjyoun.An Israeli man stands by a house hit by a rocket fired by Hezbollah from south Lebanon to the Israeli costal town of Nahariya.
An Israeli Army soldier prepares the next shell as a mobile artillery unit fires from a position near the town of Kiryat Shmona, close to the Israel-Lebanon border July 22, 2006. (People survey television and mobile masts that were damaged by Israeli air strikes in Aito village in northern Lebanon July 22, 2006.
Israeli armored vehicles drive near a United Nations base inside Lebanese territory after crossing over the Israeli border Saturday July 22, 2006.Israeli armored vehicles drive on a road along the Israel and Lebanon border near the Israeli village of Avivim as they advance towards Lebanese territory Saturday July 22, 2006. Israeli soldiers inspect the cannon of a mobile artillery unit at its position near the town of Kiryat Shmona, close to the Israel-Lebanon border, July 22, 2006.
Israeli soldiers prepare to enter southern Lebanon from a position on the Israeli Lebanese border. A injured Israeli soldier is treaed after a rocket fired by Hezbollah guerrillas hit near an artillery position near the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona Saturday, July 22, 2006.
An Israeli policeman walks at the scene of a rocket attack in the northern Israeli town of Nahariya July 22, 2006.Israeli artillery fires at a target in southern Lebanon from a position near the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona Saturday, July 22, 2006.

A militant from the Palestinian Front for Liberation of Palestine carries a homemade rocket in the Mughazi refugee camp, in central Gaza, Saturday, July 22, 2006.
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BBC: Thousands flee southern Lebanon

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BBC: Cyprus takes the evacuee strain

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VOA: Bush: Hezbollah, Syria, Iran Must be Confronted

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UPI: Air power said key to Israel's strategy

DPA: Hezbollah renews missile attacks

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Images: Combat Camera, Assisting Americans In the Middle East

07/21/06 - A woman comforts a small child prior to entering a helicopter on its way to USS Trenton (LPD 14) in Lebanon July 21, 2006. USS Trenton and other ships of Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group arrived on station as part of Task Force 59. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Karen Eifert) (Released)07/21/06 - A woman comforts a small child prior to entering a helicopter on its way to USS Trenton (LPD 14) in Lebanon July 21, 2006. USS Trenton and other ships of Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group arrived on station as part of Task Force 59. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Karen Eifert) (Released)

07/21/06 - U.S. Navy Sailors provide cots to U.S. citizens in the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Trenton (LPD 14) in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. Trenton and other ships of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group arrived on station as part of Task Force 59 to assist in the safe transportation of U.S. citizens departing Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo) (Released)07/21/06 - U.S. Navy Sailors provide cots to U.S. citizens in the well deck aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Trenton (LPD 14) in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. Trenton and other ships of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group arrived on station as part of Task Force 59 to assist in the safe transportation of U.S. citizens departing Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo) (Released)

07/19/05 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) prepares to drop its small boat, Lexington, alongside while conducting small boat operations off the coast of Cyprus July 19, 2006. Barry was recently directed to assist in the departure of American citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kurt Riggs) (Released)07/19/05 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) prepares to drop its small boat, Lexington, alongside while conducting small boat operations off the coast of Cyprus July 19, 2006. Barry was recently directed to assist in the departure of American citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kurt Riggs) (Released)

07/21/06 - A helicopter carrying American citizens arrives aboard USS Trenton (LPD 14) July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Karen Eifert) (Released)07/21/06 - A helicopter carrying American citizens arrives aboard USS Trenton (LPD 14) July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Karen Eifert) (Released)

07/21/06 - U.S. citizens, who have recently departed Lebanon, listen to a briefing during processing at the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron's deployment processing center on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 21, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan W. Lipscomb)07/21/06 - U.S. citizens, who have recently departed Lebanon, listen to a briefing during processing at the 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron's deployment processing center on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, July 21, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan W. Lipscomb)

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USS Iwo Jima Helos Assist with Departures from Lebanon

USS IWO JIMA, At Sea - Onboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) an H-53 Sea Stallion from the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) flies off the flight deck. USS Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, which was recently directed to assist in the authorized departure of American citizens from Lebanon. The ESG is operating in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations and expects to be in place to provide assistance later in the week. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua T. Rodriguez.. USS IWO JIMA, At Sea - Onboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) an H-53 Sea Stallion from the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) flies off the flight deck. USS Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, which was recently directed to assist in the authorized departure of American citizens from Lebanon. The ESG is operating in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations and expects to be in place to provide assistance later in the week. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua T. Rodriguez..

USS IWO JIMA, At Sea - Beirut, Lebanon - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 3rd Class Gavin J. Anderson assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), recovers a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365). The Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is currently assisting in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua T. Rodriguez.USS IWO JIMA, At Sea - Beirut, Lebanon - Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 3rd Class Gavin J. Anderson assigned to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), recovers a CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365). The Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) is currently assisting in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joshua T. Rodriguez.

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USS Iwo Jima Helos Assist with Departures from Lebanon
ABOARD USS IWO JIMA, At Sea (CUSNC) -- USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)-based helicopters assigned to the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 365 joined in the ongoing departure assistance efforts for American citizens in Lebanon, July 21.

Several CH-53 “Sea Stallion” and CH-46 helicopters from this multi-purpose, amphibious assault ship, safely transported 300 citizens out of Beirut. Additionally, the helicopters delivered approximately 4,200 pounds of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) and 1,200 pounds of water for those citizens waiting to depart the country.

“The Sailors of USS Iwo Jima and the Marines of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Capable (MEU(SOC)) continue to raise the bar with their performance,” said Capt. Michael A. Walley, commanding officer of Iwo Jima. “Their continued hard work and dedication will help ensure this mission is a success.”

“The Air Department performed flawlessly at launching, recovering and refueling these helicopters during today’s evolution,” remarked Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) (AW) Josh Kramer, Iwo Jima’s flight deck leading chief petty officer, a native of Kittanning, Pa. “I couldn’t ask for a better team to tackle this evolution.”

Under the direction of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 59, Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Carl Jensen, naval assets are transporting American citizens from Lebanon to Cyprus. CH-53 helicopters from the 24th MEU(SOC) have also been transporting citizens since July 16.

Other ships involved in the authorized departure include USS Nashville (LPD 13), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), USS Barry (DDG 52), USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and USS Trenton (LPD 14) and USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Additionally embarked aboard Iwo Jima with the 24th MEU(SOC) are U.S. Navy supporting elements from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 2 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26.

Iwo Jima left its homeport of Norfolk, Va., June 6, and began a regularly scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command area of responsibilities.

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US Marines Provide Security for Departing Americans

The cruise ship Orient Queen sits pierside in Lebanon July 18, 2006. The ship, under contract with the U.S. government, is part of the larger U.S. military mission to assist U.S. citizens in the authorized departure from Lebanon. The ship is expected to transport nearly 1,000 Americans to Cyprus. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B.W. Watkins. The cruise ship Orient Queen sits pierside in Lebanon July 18, 2006. The ship, under contract with the U.S. government, is part of the larger U.S. military mission to assist U.S. citizens in the authorized departure from Lebanon. The ship is expected to transport nearly 1,000 Americans to Cyprus. Official U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B.W. Watkins.

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Bahrain-Based U.S. Marines Provide Security for Departing Americans
BEIRUT, Lebanon (CUSNC) -- A group of U.S. Marines from Interim Marine Corps Security Force (IMCSF) Bahrain arrived here July 20 to provide security for the commercial vessel Orient Queen as it assists with the voluntary departures of U.S. citizens.

The IMCSF is coordinating the security aboard the Navy-contracted ship and is working to ensure the safe and orderly transport of each passenger who boards the vessel. The Marine security team, along with the help of Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), is also screening passenger luggage prior to loading it on the vessel.

Private First Class Aaron Welch, a member of the IMCSF detachment, said most people were relieved at the sight of the Marines and expressed their gratitude.

“This is one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in the Marine Corps,” said Welch. “Just to see the looks on the people’s faces; they are just so appreciative that we’re here.”

Orient Queen is one of many assets being used to transport American citizens from Lebanon to Cyprus, as part of the coordinated voluntary departure efforts.

Chief Executive Officer Abou Merhi of Aboumerhi Cruises said it was an honor for him to have the opportunity to assist the U.S. and work alongside Marines.

“This is the best deal for me to be able to help,” said Merhi. “I’m not doing it for the money; I’m doing it from the heart.”

According to U.S. officials, more than 7,000 U.S. citizens have already been safely transported to Cyprus. U.S. naval vessels will remain on scene and continue to transport passengers for as long as the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon requires.

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Friday, July 21, 2006

Combat Camera: Assisting Americans In the Middle East

U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13), assist American citizens from the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, onto a waiting landing craft utility July 21, 2006, for transport to USS Nashville. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Taylor, U.S. Navy. (Released) U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard USS Nashville (LPD 13), assist American citizens from the beach in Beirut, Lebanon, onto a waiting landing craft utility July 21, 2006, for transport to USS Nashville. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cryptologic Technician 3rd Class Taylor, U.S. Navy. (Released)

USS Nashville (LPD 13) anchors off the coastline of Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. Nashville is currently part of a mission to assist U.S. citizens in their departure from Lebanon. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel, U.S. Navy. (Released) USS Nashville (LPD 13) anchors off the coastline of Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. Nashville is currently part of a mission to assist U.S. citizens in their departure from Lebanon. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel, U.S. Navy. (Released)

U.S. Navy sailors assist two young American citizens as they arrive on the flight deck of the USS Trenton (LPD 14) as the ship operates off the coast of Lebanon on July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The Trenton is an amphibious transport which is used to carry and land Marines, their equipment andsupplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft, amphibious vehicles, helicopters or vertical take off and landing aircraft. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eifert, U.S. Navy. (Released) U.S. Navy sailors assist two young American citizens as they arrive on the flight deck of the USS Trenton (LPD 14) as the ship operates off the coast of Lebanon on July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The Trenton is an amphibious transport which is used to carry and land Marines, their equipment andsupplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft, amphibious vehicles, helicopters or vertical take off and landing aircraft. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eifert, U.S. Navy. (Released)

A U.S. Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assists an American baby as she prepares to depart the American Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cpl. Jeffrey A. Cosola, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released) A U.S. Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assists an American baby as she prepares to depart the American Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cpl. Jeffrey A. Cosola, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assist American citizens as they prepare to depart the American Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cpl. Jeffrey A. Cosola, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released) U.S. Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit assist American citizens as they prepare to depart the American Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Cpl. Jeffrey A. Cosola, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

A U.S. Navy sailor carries a sleeping child in a stroller from a landing craft utility boat to the USS Trenton (LPD 14) as the ship operates off the coast of Lebanon on July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The Trenton is an amphibious transport which is used to carry and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft, amphibious vehicles, helicopters or vertical take off and landing aircraft. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eifert, U.S. Navy. (Released) A U.S. Navy sailor carries a sleeping child in a stroller from a landing craft utility boat to the USS Trenton (LPD 14) as the ship operates off the coast of Lebanon on July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. The Trenton is an amphibious transport which is used to carry and land Marines, their equipment and supplies by embarked air cushion or conventional landing craft, amphibious vehicles, helicopters or vertical take off and landing aircraft. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eifert, U.S. Navy. (Released)

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Medium Helicopter Squadron 365 takes off as a second Sea Knight prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) July 21, 2006. The multipurpose amphibious assault ship is currently part of a mission to assist U.S. citizens in their departure from Lebanon. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel, U.S. Navy. (Released) A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Medium Helicopter Squadron 365 takes off as a second Sea Knight prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) July 21, 2006. The multipurpose amphibious assault ship is currently part of a mission to assist U.S. citizens in their departure from Lebanon. DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robert J. Fluegel, U.S. Navy. (Released)

A U.S. Navy Sailor gives candy to an American child before helping him onto a landing craft utility boat in Lebanon for transport to the USS Trenton (LPD 14) July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eiffert, U.S. Navy. (Released) A U.S. Navy Sailor gives candy to an American child before helping him onto a landing craft utility boat in Lebanon for transport to the USS Trenton (LPD 14) July 21, 2006. At the request of the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the United States Central Command and elements of Task Force 59 are assisting with the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. DoD photo by Lt. Karen Eiffert, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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USS Iwo Jima Arrives to Assist Departure from Lebanon

USS IWO JIMA
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Iwo Jima ESG Arrives to Assist with Departure of American Citizens from Lebanon
MANAMA, Bahrain (CUSNC) -- More U.S. Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived on station today to assist in the authorized departure of American citizens from Lebanon.

Under the direction of Commander, Task Force 59, Brig. Gen. Carl Jensen, USMC, naval assets have been transporting American citizens from Lebanon to Cyprus. CH-53 helicopters from the 24th MEU have been flying several flights a day since July 16 from Lebanon to Cyprus. Yesterday USS Nashville (LPD 13) began using landing craft utility boats, or LCUs, to move approximately 1,000 American citizens wishing to depart Lebanon from the beach to the ship. USS Gonzales (DDG 66) and USS Barry (DDG 52) have been escort ships for the chartered civilian ships transporting citizens to Cyprus.

The addition of the USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) and USS Trenton (LPD 14) significantly increases the EGS’s capability to quickly move American citizens out of Lebanon.

“This crew is ready and highly motivated to take part in this mission,” said Capt. Michael A. Walley, Commanding Officer of USS Iwo Jima.

USNS Big Horn (TAO 198), a fleet replenishment oiler, is also participating.
To date, military forces have assisted in the transport of more than 3,700 American citizens who wished to depart Lebanon.

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Images, Video, Wire: Middle East Conflict, Fri. 21 July

Armed members of the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army march in a protest denouncing the Israeli attacks on Lebanon after prayers, Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Sadr City area of Baghdad, Iraq.
Israeli bulldozers demolish a building of the Palestinian security forces during an on going military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus July 21, 2006. Israeli tanks near the Israeli town of Avivim, along the Lebanese border, July 21, 2006.
Pakistani Shii'ite Muslims burn the U.S. and Israeli flags during an anti-Israel rally in Islamabad July 21, 2006. Blood is seen on the sidewalk at the scene of a rocket attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa July 21, 2006.
A wounded man is helped at the scene of a rocket attack in the northern Israeli city of Haifa July 21, 2006. Holding an RPG, a member of the radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army marches in a protest denouncing the Israeli attacks on Lebanon after prayers, Friday, July 21, 2006, in the Sadr City area of Baghdad, Iraq. An Israeli Bedouin shepherd herds his flock near an artillery unit positioned near the northern Israeli town of Shlomi, near the Lebanese border, July 21, 2006.
A Palestinian militant marches during the funerals of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops, in Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza strip July 21, 2006.Pakistani Shiite Muslim protesters rally holding a poster of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad , after Friday prayers, July 21, 2006, in Lahore, Pakistan
A man prays with an Israeli soldier in front of a tank near the Israeli town of Avivim, on the border with Lebanon, July 21, 2006. The Israeli flag is seen on a billboard that reads

U.S. Marines help American evacuees board a landing craft at a beach in Beirut July 21, 2006. The U.S civilians were transported to the USS Trenton, which will evacuate 2,000 Americans to Cyprus.
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J Post: Israelis and Lebanese are still talking - on the Net

HAARETZ: 'If you think of yourself as Israeli, there's really not a choice,' El Al flight from New York takes 220 American immigrants to Israel

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W Post Video, Images, Panoramas

AP: Rice to Present Diplomacy Plan for Lebanon

AP: Evacuations From Beirut Pick Up Speed

BBC: Israel calls up army reservists

BBC Images

BBC: Limits of air power lead to ground attacks

Aljazeera: Israel calls up army reservists

Aljazeera: Hezbollah stands fast

CNN: Rockets strike Haifa, other Israeli towns

Reuters: Rice to Mideast on Sunday

Reuters: Israel warns Lebanese to flee

Reuters Video

AFP: Israel pounds Lebanon amid invasion warnings

AFP: Almost all Israelis believe offensive justified against Hezbollah

CBS: Hezbollah Rockets Again Fall On Haifa

NYT: Israel Calls Up Reserves, a Sign of Wider Ground Raids

AFP (USA Today): U.N. post hit in 10th day of Israel-Hezbollah fighting

Fox: Rockets Fall on Haifa, Northern Israeli Cities

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Iraqi Security Force Net Three Primary Targets

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Iraqi Security Force Net Three Primary Targets
BALAD (CENTCOM) -- Iraqi security forces conducted two separate operations in Baghdad on July 20, capturing four insurgents who may be involved in ‘extra judicial killing,’ or EJK cells.

The first operation by Iraqi security forces, a raid on back-to-back objectives in southwest Baghdad, netted three primary targets. The first individual was a key insurgent leader believed to plan and coordinate insurgent operations in Baghdad. The second is allegedly involved in financing operations and supplying weapons to insurgents. And the third is believed to be involved in kidnapping Iraqi citizens, Iraqi police and Iraqi soldiers for ransom to finance insurgent activities. He is also allegedly involved in murdering kidnapping victims and participating in attacks against coalition forces.

Iraqi forces also seized three AK-47 assault rifles and three nine millimeter pistols.

During a second raid in southern Baghdad, Iraqi Army forces captured an individual known to deal improvised explosive devices, or IEDs and small arms to insurgent groups.

No Iraqi or coalition forces were injured during the operation.

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Thursday, July 20, 2006

Images, Video, Wire: Middle East Conflict, Thu. 20 July Late

An Israeli soldier scouts the area near the Israel-Lebanon border, July 20, 2006. An Israeli soldier scouts the area near the Israel-Lebanon border, July 20, 2006.

Israeli fire fighters extinguish a helicopter after it crashed on a hillside near the northern Israeli village Romot Naftaly near the border with Lebanon early morning Friday July 21, 2006. A plume of smoke is seen over buildings following an Israeli night air raid on a Beirut southern neighborhood.
An Israeli F-16 fighter jet advances as it prepares to take off for a mission in Lebanon at Ramat David air force base in northern Israel, Thursday, July 20, 2006. An Israeli army tank (unseen) fires a shell at a building during a military operation in the West Bank city of Nablus July 20, 2006.
A Palestinian police officer tears up a leaflet dropped by the Israeli military over the Gaza Strip warning civilians to stay away from houses used to store militant weapons or face being killed in Gaza City. An Israeli Air Force fighter jet takes off for a mission in Lebanon from an Israeli Air Force Base in northern Israel, July 20, 2006.An Israeli Air Force pilot sits in the cockpit of a fighter jet before taking off for a mission in Lebanon from an Israeli Air Force Base in northern Israel July 20, 2006.
Two Palestinian boys sit next to tents set up in an empty area after they fled their homes due to the ongoing Israeli army operation next to the southern Gaza Srtip town of Rafah Thursday July 20, 2006.Activists burn U.S. flags during a protest rally in Argentina's city of Cordoba against the Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed scores of civilians July 20, 2006.
Israeli soldiers take up positions as they advance towards Israel-Lebanon border July 20, 2006.Israeli soldiers are seen on top of a tank close to the northern border of Israel with Lebanon.

Israeli soldiers look as smoke rises over a hill in southern Lebanon following shelling by Israeli forces, in town of Avivim July 20, 2006. Israeli soldiers look as smoke rises over a hill in southern Lebanon following shelling by Israeli forces, in town of Avivim July 20, 2006.

ON THE WIRE

HAARETZ.com: Thousands of IDF troops operating in S. Lebanon

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AP: Israel Preparing Lebanon Ground Offensive

AP Video

AP: Israeli Couple Weds in Bomb Shelter

AP: U.S. Opposed to Cease-Fire With Hezbollah

BBC: Hezbollah defies Israeli pressure

Aljazeera: Nasrallah: Hezbollah leadership intact

Aljazeera: Israeli helicopters collide

CNN: Israel: Hezbollah's military power halved

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