IDF SPOKESMAN ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Communicated by IDF Spokesman)
April 16, 1996
11:15 A Katyusha barrage was fired at approximately 11:00 hours towards
the Galilee Panhandle. The extent of injuries and damage is as of yet
unknown.
14:11 A number of Katyusha barrages were fired at the Galilee Panhandle
and the Western Galilee early this afternoon. In the Western Galilee one
civilian suffered light injuries and was taken to hospital. Two other
civilians suffering from shock were also taken to hospital. One woman was
very lightly injured, and received medical treatment at the scene. One
house was damaged in the Western Galilee. An additional barrage was fired
on the Galilee panhandle.
15:00 This afternoon following rocket attacks on northern Israel, IAF
combat helicopters attacked local Hizbullah headquarters in Beirut. The
pilots reported accurate hits. During the operation anti-aircraft fire was
directed at the helicopters which returned fire. All aircraft returned
safely to base.
16:41 In light of Lebanese press reports citing civilians injured as a
result of their being in the area of Hizbullah bases or activists, and in
addition to the previous warnings, the IDF announced, through the Lebanese
media, that Lebanese civilians are to distance themselves from Hizbullah
bases, offices and activists- wherever they may be. Anyone not heeding
this warning will be placing their life at risk.
17:45 In response to rocket fire targeting Northern Israel this
afternoon, the IAF launched an air strike on regional Hizbullah
headquarters in the Beka'a Valley. IAF pilots reported accurate hits, and
all planes returned safely to base. The IDF reiterates that any fire
directed on Israel will result in appropriate Israeli responses.