(This thread will be updated as the news comes across the wire, & remember that the times are Israeli times.)?

At 9:24 pm:? ? IDF planes and Navy vessels have struck southern Beirut and hit gasoline tanks at the Beirut international airport.

At 9:20 pm: ISRAELI RESPONSE FROM OFFICALS: “Iran, Syria are playing with fire, and will face consequences.” “The rocket strike on Haifa is a major, major escalation.” “Those who fire into a densely populated area will pay a heavy heavy price” “We are concerned by the EU`s disproportionate use of one-sided language”.

At 9:11 pm: The city of Haifa was just hit again by? a Katushya rocket attack.?

At 8:37 pm:? Tzefas just got attacked again. Nine more people were wounded, one seriously. The Maccabi medical facility suffered a direct hit. A residence was struck, and a child is feared to be trapped underneath the rubble. Rescue units are at the scene.

At 8:19 pm: Two long range Katushya rockets have struck the city of Haifa.

At 8:00 pm: The IDF has struck the Beirut Damascus road. The road served as the main access between Lebanon and Syria, along which people and weapons were transferred into Lebanon.? ?

At 7:59 pm: At least? 3 people were injured in the rocket attack on Nahariya in the last few minutes. A direct hit on a house & destroying it, & a hit on a housing complex have just been confirmed.At 7:58 pm: A radical right-wing organization by the name of “Shalhevet Gilad Brigades” announced on Thursday evening that it had kidnapped two Palestinian workers from east Jerusalem. “If kidnapped IDF soldier Cpl. Gilad Shalit is not freed within 48 hours, the lives of the two Palestinians will be in danger”.

At 7:33 pm: Nahariya is under attack again. Katushyas are falling all over the western Galilee. Residents are leaving the area. Unknown if there are any casualties.At 7:31 pm: Katushya rockets have hit Jish, Even Menachem and Manara.? ?

At 5:38 pm: Israeli officials say that Hezbollah intends to transfer kidnapped IDF soldiers to Iran? ?

At 4:54 pm: IAF aircraft bombs military base in Lebanon, near Syrian border? ?

At 4:22 pm: Over 100 injured second person? dies of injuries.?

At 3:59 pm: 56 people have been injured and 1 killed in today’s Katushya rocket attacks.

At 3:51 pm: The number of wounded in Tzefas is 20.

At 3:29 pm: Hizbullah leader released a threat that if Israel attacks Beirut or areas around it, he will fire rockets into Haifa.

At 2:42 pm: It is being estimated that 6-7? Katyusha rockets have slammed into Tzfat landing near a bus stop

At 12:06 pm: A fire is burning out of control in the Mount Meron area, the result of multiple Katyusha rocket attacks in that area.

At 10:30 am:? 60 Katyusha rockets have landed in northern Israel since the early morning hours on Thursday.

At 9:04 am: The rocket attacks are continuing at: Rosh Pina, Tzfas, Margaliot, Machanayim, Machanayim Airport, Beit Hillel, Kfar HaNasi, and Mishmar HaYarden. The IDF Northern Command Headquarters was also hit.The IDF has instructed residents throughout the north to enter their shelters and reinforced rooms. The orders have been largely ignored, however, and army officials have stepped up their tone, practically imploring residents to protect themselves

8:35 am:? IAF aircraft hits Hezbollah TV station in Beirut.

At 8:01 am: ZAKA is confirming that a woman has died from wounds sustained by a Katyusha rocket attack in Naharia.

At 7:41 am:? ? MADA officials report Katyusha rockets landed in Nahariya. One of the victims is reported to be in serious condition. One of the four Katyusha rocket slammed into a home. Hospital officials report 12 victims are being treated at this time.

At 6:49 am: Galei Tzahal (Army) Radio reported a short time ago that the air force has bombed Beirut International Airport, with analysts explaining the move sends a clear message to the Government of Lebanon, that if there is not going to be tourism in northern Israel, tourists will also not be able to land in Lebanon. The airport is offically closed!

At 2:45 am: An IAF warplane destroyed the Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry building in Gaza City early Thursday, wounding at least 13 people and collapsing part of the structure. The wounded were in neighboring buildings, and it was not known if anyone was in the ministry at the time. Ambulances and rescue services raced to the scene. Houses and cars in the area were badly damaged by the force of the blast, and the third and fourth floor of the foreign ministry building were destroyed.