This program is about 1 hour long
#859816
(Gaza City: David Lee Miller) Another Israeli air strike on the Palestinian foreign ministry building reported; details given on at least 2 people injured, Israel’s demand for the return of kidnapped soldiers, and Palestinian Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar’s condemnation of Israeli military action on Lebanon; scenes shown from the site.
(Kiryat Shmona, Israel: Jennifer Griffin) Israel firing more missiles deep into Lebanon reported; details given on Israel’s announcement of the launch of its multi-range missile system {MLRS}, Hizballah’s assertion that all of Israel is now in it sights for attack, and Israel’s attempt to shell a relay station for Hizballah television that resulted in hitting a house; scenes shown of the empty streets of Kiryat Shmona.
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) Hizballah’s statement that the attack on Haifa yesterday is “just the beginning” noted.
(Haifa, Israel: Amy Kellogg) Speculation that Iran may be involved in Hizballah’s attacks in hopes of using it as a bargaining chip in upcoming nuclear negotiations noted; details given on Hizballah’s rocket attack on Haifa, which killed 8 people, and the threat to attack oil refineries. [Hizballah leader Hassan NASRALLAH†- {through translator} says the petrochemical refineries are within our range.]
(Washington: Julie Kirtz) Marines in Cyprus and Beirut setting the stage for what will likely be a full-scale evacuation of Americans from Lebanon reported; details given on plans to fly Americans to Cyprus to get commercial flights out since Beirut’s roads and airport are out of commission; map shown. [Voice of American in Beirut Patricia RABIL†- says we can’t contact the US Embassy and can’t travel.]
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) Leaders at the G8 Summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, calling for an immediate end to the violence introduced. [President BUSH – says the international community must address the situation.]
(St. Petersburg, Russia: Bret Baier) A group statement from G8 leaders condemning extremist groups and calling for the return of captured soldiers noted; scenes shown of G8 meetings. [BUSH – says the root causes of instability are becoming clear.] [Secretary of State Condoleezza RICE†- comments.]
#859819
#859820
(Cabazon, California: Claudia Cowan) Firefighters battling a massive wildfire in California’s San Bernardino Valley featured; details given on concerns that an impending thunderstorm could make matters worse; scenes shown from the fire zone. [Fire spokesman Craig VANDERZWAG†- comments on the progress of containment.]
#859822
#859823
#859824
#859825
#859828
(Houston: Kim McIntyre) NASA’s mission control clearing the space shuttle Discovery to return to earth tomorrow reported; details reviewed of the shuttle’s launch and mission, and the problems that delayed its return; scenes shown from the shuttle’s time in space. [Space shuttle program manager Wayne HALE†, deputy program manager John SHANNON†, Discovery Commander Steve LINDSEY†- comment.]
#859830
(Kiryat Shmona, Israel: Jennifer Griffin) The latest strikes between Israel and Lebanon reviewed; details given on Israeli strikes targeting Lebanese army bases; scenes of tonight’s strike on Haifa, Israel, and parts of a Hizballah propaganda video shown. [Hizballah leader Hassan NASRALLAH†- {through translator} says Iran is not helping us.]
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) Scenes shown of thousands of Muslims across the world protesting Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Evidence that the missiles Hizballah is firing into Israel are Iranian or Syrian-made introduced. [Maj. Gen. Udi ADAM†- says Iran and Syria are supporting Hizballah.]
(New York City: Reena Ninan) Iran and Syria’s possible role in Hizballah attacks examined; details given on Katyusha rockets and C-802 missiles indicating support from Iran, as well as financial help. [Fox military analyst Col. David HUNT†- talks about Hizballah’s Katyusha rockets.]
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s statement that Hizballah’s attack on Haifa will have “far-reaching consequences” reported; details given on a 2004 U.N. resolution that required Lebanon to disband Hizballah in return for Israel leaving Lebanon. [Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NETANYAHU†- says any government would do at least as much as Israel is doing in this situation.]
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) The turmoil in the Middle East causing a rise in gas and oil prices noted.
(New York City: Rudi Bakhtiar) Lawmakers and pundits weighing in on the conflict in the Middle East reviewed; details given on many agreeing that Israel has a right to defend itself, and some pointing the finger at President Bush’s Middle East policy. [Secretary of State Condoleezza RICE†, Senators George ALLEN†, Christopher DODD†- comment.]
(Studio: Trace Gallagher) Special programming on the Middle East violence previewed.
#859831
#859832
#859835
#859836
#859837
#859840
(Tacoma, Washington: Dan Springer) The shooter whose stray bullet in a gang shooting hit and paralyzed Tacoma, Washington, teenager Tiffany Walker facing no charges in her injury featured; details given on a loophole in Washington’s self-defense law that would only hold the shooter responsible if Walker had died, questions about who is responsible, and whether the law should be changed. [Deputy prosecuting attorney Jerry COSTELLO†, victims’ rights advocate Ida BALLASIOTES†, criminal defense attorney David ZUCKERMAN†, Washington Cease Fire Natalie REBER†- offer varying views.]
#859843
#859844
#859845