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(Israel-Lebanon border: Jennifer Griffin) Israel’s cautious optimism following the cease-fire reviewed; details given on Israel’s plans to return control of sectors south of the Litani River to Lebanese armed forces and fears of future conflicts with Hizballah; scenes shown of cannons firing and Israeli soldiers returning from Lebanon. [Israeli Prime Minister Ehud OLMERT†- {thru translator} – outlines Israel’s gains.] Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s worsening health updated.
(Beirut, Lebanon: Shepard Smith) The displaced Lebanese civilians’ return to their homes noted; scenes shown from Al-Qasmiyeh, Lebanon.
(Beirut: Jonathan Hunt) Hizballah’s celebratory claims of victory in the war examined; scenes shown of fireworks in Beirut and refugees returning home. [Hizballah leader Hassan NASRALLAH†- {thru translator} claims strategic, historic victory.]
(Beirut, Lebanon: Shepard Smith) The destruction in Beirut noted.
(White House: Bret Baier) President Bush’s assessment of the Middle East conflict, hopes that the cease-fire will hold, and the responsibility placed on Iran and Syria for supporting Hizballah reviewed. [At the State Department, BUSH – says Hizballah suffered a defeat and must disarm.]
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(London: Trace Gallagher) The ongoing investigations by British police into the terrorist bomb plot to blow up airplanes over the Atlantic reviewed; details given on the cancelled and delayed flights at Heathrow Airport, the arrested suspects, and other possible threats; scenes shown of the busy airport and investigators in East London.
(Studio: Harris Faulkner) The new US air-security rules allowing prescription medications onto airplanes and requiring the removal of shoes at the security checkpoint reported.
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(Southern Lebanon: Greg Palkot) The homecoming of Lebanese citizens to destruction along the border following the end of the conflict between Israel and Hizballah examined; details given on the citizens’ opinions on the cease-fire; scenes shown of the damage and U.N. aid convoys. [Ayt Ash Shab resident “JEMAIL”†, Rumaysh resident “ALEX”†- comment.]
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(Beirut, Lebanon: Shepard Smith; Israel-Lebanon border: Jennifer Griffin) Breaking news from the IDF that 10 katyusha rockets and mortars thought to be from Hizballah hit southern Lebanon, Israel’s response to the attack, Hizballah’s stance on the U.N. Security Council’s cease-fire resolution and Israel’s occupying troops, and Hizballah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s victory claims discussed.
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(Washington: James Rosen) The diplomatic meeting at the U.N. to discuss the expanded UNIFIL peacekeeping force reviewed; details given on the Security Council cease-fire resolution. [State Department spokesman Sean McCORMACK†- comments on the countries uncommitted to sending troops.] [Former NSC peacekeeping director Rand BEERS†- questions the Lebanese Shia troops’ loyalties.]
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(Israel-Lebanon border: Jennifer Griffin) Breaking news of Israeli outgoing artillery fire in response to the Hizballah rocket strikes in southern Lebanon, the expected skirmishes until Israel withdraws, and Hizballah’s use of the returning Lebanese citizens as human shields discussed; details given on who gives Hizballah orders.
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(Los Angeles: Anita Vogel) The doctored and staged photos that Hizballah used for propaganda in the conflict with Israel examined; details given on foreign governments’ influence over the media; doctored and staged photos shown. [“Little Green Footballs” blogger Charles JOHNSON†- comments on propaganda trends.] [USC journalism professor Bryce NELSON†- cautions US editors.]
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