Israel hit Tyre, Lebanon, after it was forced to retreat
Israel today launched its heaviest bombardment of Tyre, southern Lebanon after marines failed to penetrate into Lebanese territory in the face of fierce resistance from Lebanese defense force.
One Lebanese soldier was killed in the fighting with Israeli marines.
The barrage lasted for seven hours with the worst hit region the area around the village of Aitaroun which was hit by 2,000 shells.
Police said that 15 villages some five kilometers (three miles) from the border were being systematically destroyed by the bombardments.
Fourteen people were wounded in the raids, with further casualties.
