Maroun al-Ras
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| July 19 | Four artillery shells impacted inside the patrol base of the Observer Group Lebanon in the Marun al Ras area, including three direct impacts on the building which caused extensive damage and cut electricity and communication connections. At the time of the shelling, there were 36 civilians inside the position, most of whom were women and children from the village of Marun Al Ras. There were no casualties. (UNIFIL) | |
| July 20 | Although up to now Israel has only hinted that it might undertake a full-scale invasion of Lebanon, on Thursday its tanks in fact attempted to cross the UN-demarcated Blue Line.According to a Hizbullah statement, Israeli troops met "fierce resistance from Hizbullah fighters as the Israelis crossed into Lebanon."An Israeli Army spokesperson said his troops were looking for "tunnels and weapons for the second day."The Hizbullah statement said Israeli tanks and soldiers were "relentlessly trying to advance into Lebanese territory to achieve any military victory, but they were defeated by Hizbullah fighters. The latest Israeli attempt to advance toward the Southern Lebanon town of Maroun Al-Rass failed as the Israelis lost two Merkava tanks and a helicopter."Haaretz - 20060720 And at about noon, an anti-tank missile slammed into a Merkava Mark 4 Main Battle Tank. One of the soldiers was seriously injured and lost both legs, and another soldier suffered light injuries. Three Hezbollah mili | |
| July 20 | Hizbullah said in a statement that its guerrillas foiled a new Israeli attempt to stage a ground attack and destroyed two Israeli tanks as they tried to enter the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras early Thursday.http://www.naharnet.com/The Israeli army said three Israeli soldiers were wounded in two separate clashes Thursday, but it wasn't immediately clear if either of those were at Maroun al-Ras.http://www.naharnet.com/Marun al-Ras - 20060720 Add that Hizballah claims that they shot down a helicopter. (www.assafir.com) | |
| July 22 | In Maroun al-Ras, about 32 residents took refuge at the U.N. observers post. But almost the entire remaining population of the village $ about 2,300 before the crisis broke out $ were believed to have fled, Lebanese security officials said.At one point, a half-ton bomb was dropped on a Hizbullah outpost, about 450 meters from the border and near the village. Other positions were bombarded by Israeli gunboats operating off the coast. (Naharnet) | |
| July 23 | Large numbers of forces crossed the border Sunday night as the IDF expanded its presence in southern Lebanon, and the Hezbollah announced that the IDF has taken over the village of Maroun Ras, where the two sides fought a tough battle during the past 48 hours.Hezbollah admitted in a statement Sunday that IDF troops had taken over the village, but called the move a defeat for Israel. "An army that fights with excellent forces and tanks with the assistance of an air force cannot got into a village directly on the border except after a battle that has continued for days with great losses against a number of opposition fighters is a failed and defeated army," read the statement.There was relatively little combat in Maroun Ras on Sunday, the 12th day of fighting in Lebanon. More paratroopers entered the area around dawn, accompanied by members of the Armored and Engineering Corps, and took control of key positions in the outskirts of the village. They also prepared to bomb bunkers and weap | |
| July 26 | A statement by the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said the Israeli army "has maintained their presence inside Lebanese territory in the area of Maroun Al-Ras, Bint Jbeil and and Yaroun in the central sector." (Naharnet) | |
| July 26 23:28 | Israeli military spokesperson admits one Israeli officer killed in Hezbollah ambush in Maroun al-Ras, and 3 others seriously injured (Tayyar.org) | |
| July 27 11:22 | Fierce confrontations between Hizbollah and Israeli army in northern area of Maroun al-Ras (Tayyar.org) | |
| July 29 13:21 | Heavy Israeli artillery shelling on Maroun al-Ras (tayyar.org) .19:30 Israeli planes renew air strikes on Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil (tayyar.org) .Confrontations between Hizballah and the IDF at Marun al-Ras, Bint Jbayl, and 'Aytarun. (www.assafir.com) . | |
| July 29 19:30 | Israeli planes renew air strikes on Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil (tayyar.org) |
Reports that name it
07:45Hizbullah destroys two Israeli tanks near Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
10:18Hizbullah prevents Israel from recovering one of two destroyed tanks near Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
11:44Two Israeli soldiers wounded in second clash between Hizbullah and Israel between Maroun Al-Ras and Aitaroun + LebanonUpdates
15:43Renewed fighting in Maroun al Ras + LebanonUpdates
16:12From the Al Arabiya correspondent: fierce battle in the village Maroun al Ras on the border + LebanonUpdates
16:29Fierce battle in border village of Maroun al-Ras
19:05Security source: Fierce bombing of Maroun Al-Ras following news of infiltration by nine Israeli soldiers + LebanonUpdates
19:07Hizbullah: Israeli helicopter hit in clashes in Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
19:13Continued confrontations in Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
19:18Hizbullah announces two Israeli soldiers killed and six wounded in Maroun Al-Ras football field + LebanonUpdates
19:43Three Israeli soldiers killed and ten wounded in clashes near Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
20:10Tyr Violents accrochages entre des soldats israéliens qui ont franchi la frontière à Maroun al Ras et des dizaines de combattants du Hezbollah.
20:55Four Israeli soldiers killed in clashes in Maroun Al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
11:28Renewal of the fighting this morning between Hezbullah and the Israeli army on the border in the village of Maroun Al Ras
11:28Renewed clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army on border village of Maroun al-Ras this morning
12:25Confrontations between Hezbollah and Israeli forces continue in town of Maroun al-Ras
09:00Israel confirmes its stationing on Mawaheen and Maroun Al Ras.
09:10Israel confirms seizure of Marwaheen and Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
15:58Fierce clashes in Maroun al-Ras
15:58Fierce fighting in Maroun al-Ras
16:01Israeli tanks cross border in Maroun al-Ras in eastern region
16:01AFP: Israeli tanks cross border at eastern sector in Maroun al-Ras
16:51Israeli Army: Our units are working in Maroun el Ras and incursion will be limited + LebanonUpdates
18:00Israeli Army: Hezbollah use bullet proof rockets in Maroun al-Ras area
18:00Israeli Army: Hizbullah use anti-tank rockets in Maroun al-Ras area
19:30Hizbollah and Israel talked about causing great losses to their opponents in Maroun Al Ras.
19:33Hezbollah and Israel talk about big losses in Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
20:14Beyrouth Le Hezbollah affirme que ses militants ont détruit trois blindés israéliens et provoqué des pertes dans l'armée israélienne lors d'une incursion à Maroun el-Ras dans le Sud-Liban.
20:55The mission to overtake the strategic location of town of Maroun Al Ras, highest point in Jebel Amel, is going on at the moment.
20:55Clashes continue over strategic town of Maroun al-Ras, highest point in Jabal A’amel + LebanonUpdates
21:03Israeli army declares control of Maroun al-Ras in southern Lebanon + LebanonUpdates
21:05Israeli Defence Forces claim a successful takeover Maroun Al Ras.
22:21Tel-Aviv Tsahal affirme contrôler Maroun Al-Ras, un village frontalier du Sud du Liban.
23:19Tel-Aviv Tsahal affirme avoir chasser les combattants du Hezbollah de Maroun Al-Ras, village stratégique du Sud-Liban.
23:30AFP state that fierce street warfare taking place in Maroun Al Ras between the Israeli Forces who entered the town and Hizbollah.
23:33AFP: Actual, fierce street clashes today in Maroun al-Ras between Israeli forces that entered village and Hizbullah fighters + LebanonUpdates
15:35Tyr Un observateur des Nations unies est blessé par des tirs du Hezbollah sur une position de l'Onu dans le village libanais de Maroun al-Ras, annonce un porte-parole de l'Onu.
16:03Hizbullah mourns 3 of its members and announces that Israeli army was able to enter Maroun al-Ras only after days of confrontations + LebanonUpdates
16:22AFP: Hizbullah hints at fall of Maroun al-Ras after violent clashes + LebanonUpdates
16:33Israeli army declares it controls town of Maroun al-Ras in South Lebanon
16:55Beyrouth Le Hezbollah libanais chiite reconnaît que les troupes israéliennes ont réussi à prendre position dans le village libanais frontalier de Maroun al-Ras, après quatre jours de combats.
01:30Israeli Soldiers Announce the capture of 2 of Hizbullah soldiers in Maroun Al Ras.
01:30al-Jazeera: Israeli army announces capture of two Hizbullah fighters in Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
09:55Israeli tanks penetrate into periphery of Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
10:12News of destruction of Israeli tank by Hizbullah in environs of Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
10:14Israeli ambulances rush to location of explosion in Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
11:04al-Jazeera correspondent: Hizbullah announces one Israeli soldier killed in Maroun al-Ras clashes + LebanonUpdates
11:05According to Aljazeera reporter, Hizbullah announces killing one Israeli soldier amid conflicts in Maroun Al Ras.
11:50Hizbullah announces destruction of fifth tank between Avavim settlement and Maroun al-Ras, resulting in several casualties and injuries among Israelis + LebanonUpdates
12:34Hizbullah confirms ongoing confrontations with Israelis near Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
13:35Israeli Army Chief of Staff Dan Halutz confirms Israeli forces have reached outskirts of Bint Jbeil; he conceded that his troops had met resistance from Hizbullah, saying that Israelis were advancing at slow pace after learning lessons from battle at Maroun al-Ras in order to avoid losses; Halutz revealed that Israel has photographic evidence that Hizbullah is in possession of rockets with 200 km range, which he does not know when and how they will be launched + LebanonUpdates
15:51Haaretz: 11 people injured in today’s clashes in Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil + LebanonUpdates
13:30Nabih Berri: Israelis lost number of tanks in Maroun al-Ras and were not able to advance; that is why every single house in Bint Jbeil is being demolished; there is no difference in outlook with Siniora + LebanonUpdates
18:38Jerusalem Post: casualties among troops in Israeli armored unit in Maroun al-Ras after coming under fire from Hezbollah
18:55Several IDF soldiers from a tank unit were wounded on Tuesday afternoon when troops encountered resistance in Maroun al-Ras, a Hizbullah stronghold the IDF believed it had under its control. (Jerusalem Post)
09:07Hezbollah in fierce clashes with Israelis in Tal Masoud and Aitaroun, Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil triangle + LebanonUpdates
20:19Haaretz: Five Israeli soldiers wounded in clashes in Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
23:28Israeli military spokesperson admits one Israeli officer killed in Hezbollah ambush in Maroun al-Ras, and 3 others seriously injured + LebanonUpdates
23:30Jérusalem Un officier israélien a été tué dans le secteur de Maroun al Ras, portant à neuf le nombre de militaires tués mercredi au Liban sud indique une porte-parole de l'armée israélienne.
11:22Fierce confrontations between Hizbollah and Israeli army in northern area of Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
13:15Heavy clashes reported at Maroun al Ras border town (Naharnet)
13:15Clashes near Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
15:15Hezbollah announces Israeli army withdrawing from Maroun al-Ras and al-Masoud Hill + LebanonUpdates
15:20al-Jazeera: Israeli army announces withdrawal from Maroun al-Ras, but insists for tactical reasons + LebanonUpdates
15:40Hizbollah: Israel withdrew from the area of Bint Jbeil, Maroun El Ras and Aitaroun
00:20Conflicts renew between Hizbollah and Israeli soldiers in Maroun Al Ras.
00:30Following several hours of calm, clashes renewed between Israeli army and Hezbollah in Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
13:21Heavy Israeli artillery shelling on Maroun al-Ras + LebanonUpdates
19:30Israeli warplanes stricked again Maroun AL Ras and Bint Jbeil.
19:30Israeli planes renew air strikes on Maroun al-Ras and Bint Jbeil + LebanonUpdates
23:40Tyr Des unités israéliennes se heurtent à une forte résistance des combattants du Hezbollah entre les villages de Aïnata et Quonine, au Liban sud, selon la police libanaise. Des fantassins israéliens, appuyés par des chars, ont progressé à partir du village de Maroun al-Ras, à la frontière libano-israélienne, traversé le village en ruines d'Aïnata et sont parvenus aux entrées du hameau de Quonine, a-t-on précisé.
Compiled by 111101 during the war from four live news streams, July–August 2006. Times are Beirut time. Texts are quoted as published, with their source. Sources and method.