The Beirut military court Friday sentenced 20 people to terms of one to four years in prison for collaborating with Israel during its occupation of the southern part of the country.

In addition, two of the 20 have been banned from residing in the south for periods equal to their prison terms which are, respectively, one and four years.

The latest sentences bring to 691 the number of verdicts since the court began its work on June 5, tryingsome 2,200 Lebanese accused of collaborating with Israel during its 22-year occupation.

4 – AFP 8-7-2000.