Civilian death toll nears 400 in Middle East conflict
Published: 24 July, 2006, 09:38
As Israeli ground troops pushed further into Lebanon, the number of civilians killed in the conflict climbed to nearly 400.
A man died and five were wounded in the first Israeli attack on a refugee camp since the conflict began. The World Health Organisation reckons at least 600,000 Lebanese have fled their homes. Hezbollah has responded to
Hightened tension in battle for BaghdadMore than 60 died and many were wounded in three car bomb attacks in Iraq. Two struck in Baghdad's Sadr City, the worst incident claiming 34 lives. |
Envoys gather: international community bids for peaceAs Israel's war machine and Hezbollah fighters continued to exchange fire, diplomatic efforts intensified in a bid to end the violence. Hezbollah proposed a deal to free Israeli soldiers in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. |

