December 22

00:30  A drone reconnaissance plane flew over Sreifa and Borj Qalaouieh, whereas M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Majadel.  00:50  A drone reconnaissance plane flew over Aiteit and Mazraat Meshref , whereas M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Qlayleh, Izzieh and Hennieh villages.  6:35  The perimeters of Yater village came under ten 155mm missiles emanating from Yarin area, whereas the perimeters of Majdal Zoun subjected to a lot of 81, 105 and 155mm shells emanating from Tair Harfa and Yarin posts.  6:45  The perimeters of Majdal Zoun, Zibqeen, Maalieh and Yater villages subjected to a number of 105 and 155mm shells emanating from Chihine, Tair Harfa and Zohaira positions. As a result of this shelling, Habib Rashid's home at Majdal Zoun was hit but no casualties were reported. During this time, M.K. reconnaissance aircraft and helicopters soared over the same area.  6:50  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Nabatieh region.  9:20  The warplanes flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa area.  11:25  The warplanes flew over the Lebanese Western Mountains Series.  12:00  A reconnaissance plane flew over Nabatieh region.  12:15  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Beit Lif, Qawzah, Blat and Ramieh villages.  12:25  M.K. reconnaissance planes flew over Jibsheit, Adsheit and the nearby areas, whereas two helicopters soared over Chihine and Tair Harfa villages.  13:05  Shraifeh position targeted Litani River bands with nine 155mm missiles. At the same time, Abou Qamha post hit the surroundings of Zellaya with ten 160mm shells.  13:30  The "Israeli" jet airplanes flew in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah and Western Beqaa.  14:20  Two helicopters hovered over Blat village and the neighboring areas.  14:30  Two helicopters soared over Blat and Ramieh villages.  14:40  The helicopters soared over Majdal Zoun area.  14:50  A drone reconnaissance plane flew low over Semmaieh and Maallieh villages.  15:10  The warplanes and M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew in the airspace of Nabatieh and Iqleem Al-Tuffah.  15:15  The warplanes and Awaks reconnaissance planes flew, at middle altitude, in the airspace of South Lebanon.  15:33  The "Israeli" fighters staged mock raids over Nabatieh region.  17:40  The warplanes flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa.  17:50  The "Israeli" jet airplanes flew low over Western Beqaa launching mock raids, whereas the helicopters soared, at middle altitude, over Rshaf village.  18:20  Two helicopters hovered over Ramieh and Chihine villages.  19:00  The "Israeli" warplanes flew over the coast of Saida city.  20:05  The jet airplanes flew over Nabatieh region.  20:30  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Tibbnine, Aita and Haddatha villages.  21:45  A drone reconnaissance plane flew, at middle altitude, over the Western Sector of South Lebanon.  21:55  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared, at middle height, over Majdal Selem, Qabrikha, Wadi Slouqi areas.  22:50  A drone reconnaissance plane flew, at middle altitude, over Sreifa and Ghandourieh villages.  23:10  A drone reconnaissance plane flew, at middle height, over Bazourieh and Borj Al-Shimali areas.  23:20  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Jabbour, Abou Rashed, Sohmor, Yohmor, Mashghara and Ain El-Tineh areas.

 December 23

4:30  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  4:55  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  5:30  Jabal Safi was hit by four 120mm shells emanating from Rihan area.  6:10  The helicopters hovered over Jabal El-Rafih and Sojod heights.  6:55  Zaffateh position fired several 155mm shells at Litani River bands and the outskirts of Habboush village.  7:00  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Joune town.  7:15  The surroundings of Meshnaqa and Anan positions came under about eighty 120mm shells and a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds emanating from Meshnaqa position. Meanwhile, Jabal Safi subjected to six 155mm shells emanating from Zaffateh position.  7:25  Four 120mm missiles emanating from Rihan area hit Aqmata area, whereas Bir Kallab outpost combed its surroundings with 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire.  8:35  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  8:40  The helicopters hovered in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  9:15  The "Israeli" M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah area.  9:30  The jet airplanes flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa, Bent Jbeil and Iqleem Al-Tuffah where they staged mock raids.  9:35  The "Israeli" fighters flew in the airspace of Central and Western Beqaa regions.  10:00  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Nabatieh area.  10:20  The jet airplanes and M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  11:10  The warplanes flew over East Saida area.  13:05  The warplanes flew over Nabatieh region and, at low and middle altitude, over the Central Sector of Southern Lebanon.  13:10  The "Israeli" fighters flew in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah and Western Beqaa.  13:30  The "Israeli" jet airplanes continued their flying in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah, East Saida and Western Beqaa areas.  13:45  The warplanes flew, at middle height, in the airspace of South Lebanon.  14:00  A drone reconnaissance plane flew over Aiteit and Qana villages, whereas M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  14:05  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered low over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  14:10  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Nabatieh area.  15:05  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Qabrikha and Wadi Slouqi area.  15:45  Jabal Sojod was hit by one 120mm shell emanating from Rihan airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  19:45  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah.  20:20  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah.  20:40  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Litani River, Qaaqaiyat Al-Jisr and Zawater area.  21:15  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  21:40  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered low in the airspace of Nabatieh region.  22:45  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared in the airspace of Nabatieh and Iqleem Al-Tuffah regions.

 December 24

8:15  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Rihan region.  15:45  Meshnaqa position targeted Ifranj heights with ten 105mm shells.  16:35  Houla post unleashed six 105mm missiles at the perimeters of Majdal Selem and Shaqra villages.  16:40  The area between Shaqra and Majdal Selem was hit by four 155mm missiles emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  17:05  The perimeters of Shaqra, Baraasheit and Wadi Aisieh came under twenty five 155mm shells emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  17:10  Wadi Aisieh subjected to several 155mm missiles emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  17:15  One 155mm missile hit Jmaijmeh village killing one civilian called Abbas Ghazleh.  17:20  Eight 155mm shells emanating from Meis El-Jabal area fell on the outskirts of Baraasheit village.  19:45  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Anqoun village.  19:50  The "Israeli" helicopters soared low over Tair Harfa and Jibbain villages.  20:05  The helicopters hovered over Baraasheit area then went towards the west.  20:20  The helicopters soared over Yater and Wadi Oyoun.  20:45  Two helicopters hovered over Ilman position and Qsair area.

Details 17:15  A Lebanese civilian was killed yesterday during an "Israeli" artillery bombardment between Khorbet Selem and Jmaijmeh, 25km south east of Tyre.  Abbas Ghazleh, 30 , was hit in the stomach by shrapnel. He was taken to Tibbnine hospital where he later died from his injuries. Ghazleh brings to 49 the number of civilian fatalities in the south this year.  He was the first civilian fatality since December 3 when three Lebanese were killed by a roadside bomb blast in Majdal Selem.  The Daily Star  25-12-1997

 December 25

4:20  Beit Yahoun outpost fired five 60mm shells at it surroundings and at the outskirts of Aita village.  9:30  Taibeh Project position hit Litani River bands with four 120mm shells.  9:50  Six 155mm missiles emanating from Taibeh Project position fell on the road leading to Ghandourieh village.  10:00  Hardoun outpost unleashed twenty 120mm missiles and a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds at the perimeters of Majdal Zoun.  10:20  Shraifeh post targeted Litani River bands with one 155mm missile.  10:30  Abou Qamha position fired eight 155mm missiles at Litani River bands.  10:45  The eastern part of Qabrikha and the area between Wadi Hojeir and Qabrikha were hit by several 122mm shells emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  11:05  The cemetery of Qabrikha came under a number of 122mm missiles emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  11:15  Majdal Zoun and its perimeters subjected to several 81 and 155mm missiles and a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire emanating from Hardoun, Berkat Risha and Tair Harfa positions.  11:20  Abou Qamha post hit Litani River bands with ten 155mm missiles.  11:30  Shraifeh position targeted Litani River with seven 155mm missiles, whereas Majdal Zoun village came under a lot of 105mm missiles emanating from Chihine position, 120mm shells emanating from Hardoun post and 155mm missiles emanating from Zohaira position. The shelling caused damage to the homes of Ahmad El-Hajj Hassan Al-Dorr, Habib Jaafar Al-Dorr and Mohammad Ali Khalil Hamzeh.  12:30  Hardoun outpost unleashed 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds at the civilian cars traveling on the road leading to Majdal Zoun village.  13:10  Bir Kallab outpost combed its surroundings with 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds.  14:50  Hemayed position fired a number of 81 and 120mm shells at the entrance of Yater village and the area between Kafra and Yater villages.  15:05  The highway of Kafra village subjected to several 120mm missiles emanating from Hemayed position wounding the civilian Samiah Sbeiti and causing damage to the houses of Noureddine and Ali Rida Sbeiti.  15:20  Zohaira position targeted the road leading to Srobbin village with seven 155mm missiles.  18:30  Two helicopters hovered over Taibeh, Markaba and Litani River.  18:40  Two helicopters soared over Qantara and Deir Siryan villages.  19:45  Houla position fired several flash bombs overhead and a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds at its surroundings.  20:15  Soweida outpost showered the western perimeters of Arab-Salim with 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire.

 December 26

00:25  Four 155mm missiles emanating from Zaffateh position hit Aqmata plain.  11:55  Zaffateh position fired five 155mm missiles at the perimeters of Jibaa near its houses, but no casualties were reported.  16:50  Bir Kallab outpost combed Aqmata plain whereas Sojod position showered its surroundings with 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds.  19:10  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered, at middle altitude, over Markaba, Bani Hayan and Qantara villages.  20:15  The helicopters soared over Iqleem Al-Tuffah and the seashore of Zahrani.  22:00  An "Israeli" warship was seen patrolling opposite to Rashidieh town.  22:05  A drone reconnaissance plane flew over Adsheit, Jibsheit, Doueir and the nearby areas.  22:15  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Sreifa, Ghandourieh and Froun villages.  22:25  The helicopters hovered over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  22:40  A drone and M.K. reconnaissance planes flew over Majdal Selem and Wadi Aisieh.  22:45  A drone reconnaissance plane flew, at middle altitude, over Qsaibeh, Adsheit, Jibsheit, Kfar Seir, Qaaqaiyat Al-Jisr and Zawater areas.  23:00  A drone reconnaissance plane flew, at middle altitude, over Zrarieh and Nabatieh regions.

 December 27

11:05  Qabrikha cemetery came under several 122mm shells emanating from Meis El-Jabal area.  11:15  Majdal Zoun village subjected to several 81 and 155mm missiles and a barrage of 12.7 heavy machine gun rounds emanating from Hardoun, Berkat Risha and Tair Harfa posts.  11:20  Abou Qamha position fired ten 155mm shells at Litani River bands.  11:30  The perimeters of Majdal Zoun came under a lot of 105, 120 and 155mm missiles emanating from Zohaira, Hardoun and Chihine positions causing no casualties or damage, whereas Shraifeh post unleashed seven 155mm missiles at Litani River bands.  12:30  Hardoun outpost targeted the civilian cars traveling on the road of Majdal Zoun with 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire.  13:30  Bir Kallab outpost showered its surroundings with a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds.  14:50  Hemayed position fired several 81 and 120mm missiles at Yater village and its vicinity.  15:05  Hemayed position fired a number of 120mm shells at the road leading to Kafra village wounding the woman civilian Samiah Sbeiti and causing damage to Noureddine and Ali Rida Sbeiti's homes.  15:20  Zohaira position hit the road leading to Srobbin village with seven 155mm missiles.  18:15  The "Israeli" warplanes flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa and Iqleem Al-Tuffah regions. Also, M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights. During this time, Zaffateh position hit Aqmata area with four 155mm shells.  18:25  One 155mm missile emanating from Zaffateh position struck Jabal Safi.  18:35  One 155mm shells emanating from Zaffateh position fell on Mlita village.  18:45  The perimeters of Jibaa village subjected to two 155mm shells emanating from Zaffateh position.  19:40  The warplanes and helicopters flew, at middle height, over Marwanieh village and its nearby areas.  19:50  The warplanes flew over Zahrani region.  20:05  The "Israeli" fighters flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa, whereas the helicopters and M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew over Iqleem Al-Tuffah and Jezzine regions.  20:55  The jet airplanes flew, at middle altitude, over Zahrani region and its coast line.  23:15  The "Israeli" fighters flew low over Aqbieh, Adloun, Abou El-Asswad, Zahrani and its seashore.  23:20  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew low in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  23:25  A drone reconnaissance aircraft hovered, at low altitude, over Aqbieh and Baisarieh villages.  23;30  The "Israeli" fighters and M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew, at middle height, over Adsheit, Jibsheit, Harouf and the neighboring areas.

 December 28

1:55  The "Israeli" fighters flew high over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  11:55  The warplanes flew over the Lebanese Western Mountains Series.  12;45  M.K. reconnaissance hovered, at middle altitude, in the airspace Nabatieh and the nearby areas.  13:45  The warplanes and M.K. reconnaissance aircraft flew over Iqleem Al-Tuffah area. However, Bir Kallab outpost showered its vicinity with 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds.  15:30  The jet airplanes flew over Iqleem Al-Tuffah staging mock raids.  15:40  The "Israeli" fighters launched two air raids into Jabal Sojod firing four air-to-ground rockets.  15:45  The warplanes flew low over Anqoun and East Saida but they were driven off by the Lebanese Army anti-aircraft guns.  16:00  Litani River bands came under several 120 and 155mm missiles emanating from Taibeh Project and Mothallath position.  16:10  Zaffateh position fired seven 155mm missiles at Litani River.  17:00  The "Israeli" fighters raided into Aqmata area firing one air-to-surface rocket.  17;30  Meshnaqa position unleashed five 81mm shells at the perimeters of Anan village.  18:30  The "Israeli" jet airplanes and helicopters flew over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  18:35  The warplanes flew over Jiyeh and Saadiyat towns where they drew fire from the Lebanese Army anti-aircraft guns.  19:10  One helicopter hovered, at middle height, over Mohaibib village.  21:05  Two helicopters soared, at middle altitude, over Qalaah area.  22:50  Two helicopters and one drone reconnaissance plane flew over the seashore of Tyre city, whereas another drone reconnaissance plane flew over Zahrani region.  22:50  Sojod outpost showered its surroundings with 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire.  23:30  Two helicopters hovered over Zahrani and Khaizaran areas.

 December 29

00:05  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Nabatieh region.  00:25  The helicopters hovered very low over Iqleem Al-Tuffah heights.  00:30  A drone reconnaissance plane flew over Qlayleh village and its coast.  1:35  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared over Ghazieh town.  7:00  Four 155mm missiles emanating from the outskirts of Meis El-Jabal fell on Wadi Aisieh.  10:40  The warplanes flew, at middle altitude, in the airspace of Western Beqaa.  16:35  The warplanes flew in the airspace of Western Beqaa.  16:45  The "Israeli" fighters flew for about one hour in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  18:10  The "Israeli" helicopters hovered over Qabrikha village, whereas Mohaibib outpost targeted Wadi Aisieh with several shells.  18:55  The warplanes flew in the airspace of South Lebanon.  19:05  Wadi Aisieh came under four 155mm missiles emanating from Mohaibib outpost. However, the helicopters soared over Taibeh, Deir Siryan, Kassara and Wadi Hojeir.  19:30  The warplanes flew in the airspace of Central Sector, whereas two helicopters soared over Blat village.  21:10  Houla post fired two 81mm flash bombs lightened the area between Houla and Baraasheit villages.

 December 30

00:50  The "Israeli" fighters flew over Bent Jbeil region.  1:00  Two helicopters soared low over Houla and Markaba villages.  11:45  Zaffateh position hit Aqmata plain with twenty five 155mm shells.  12:15  Jabal Safi subjected to 120mm shells emanating from Rihan area.  12:40  Five 155mm missiles emanating from Zaffateh position fell on the perimeters of Jibaa village.  12:50  Zaffateh post hit the perimeters of Sojod village with six 155mm missiles.  21:15  The warplanes flew in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  21:45  Ali Al-Taher showered the eastern part of Kfar Tibbnit with a barrage of 12.7mm heavy machine gun fire.  22:15  Dabsheh and Ali Al-Taher outposts combed their surroundings with 12.7mm heavy machine gun rounds.

 December 31

11:50  Roum position hit Joune River with two 120mm shells, whereas Meshnaqa position targeted the surroundings of Anan with four 81mm shells.  12:00  Aqmata area came under three tank rounds.  12:05  Joune River, the perimeters of Joune, Kfar Falous River and the surroundings of Meshnaqa position came under a number of 160mm missiles emanating from Jezzine town.  12:15  Zaffateh position shelled Joune River with several 155mm missiles.  12:30  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered at middle height, over the coast of Tyre city.  15:00  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared in the airspace of Nabatieh region.  17:05  Zaffateh position fired fifteen 155mm missiles at Aqmata area.  17:35  Jabal Sojod subjected to twelve tank rounds emanating from Rihan area.  18:05  The perimeters of Sojod village came under more than four 155mm missiles emanating from Zaffateh position and Mahmoudieh area.  18:45  Zaffateh position hit Sojod village with six 155mm missiles.  20:30  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered in the airspace of Iqleem Al-Tuffah region.  20:50  M.K. reconnaissance aircraft soared low over Nabatieh area.  21:45  Taibeh Project position shelled Litani River bands with four 155mm missiles, whereas Zaffateh position hit the outskirts of Maifadoun village with three 155mm shells. Meanwhile, M.K. reconnaissance aircraft hovered, at middle altitude, over Nabatieh city.