16th August 2006 - Ceasefire Update

Walid Joumblat is expected to do a press conference on Thursday to respond to Bachar El Assad Speech

Senyoura Speech in response to the latest events was very strong

Hezbollah denies one of its commanders killed before ceasefire

Israeli official said they killed Hezbollah special forces commander before ceasefire

The Israeli deputy prime minister, Shimon Perez announced in Washington that 600 of Hezbollahs of the 2,500 fighters were killed a similar number was also injured since the start of attacks on Lebanon 5 weeks ago

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