Ashdod, the Israeli army then entered it , attacked the crew and passengers and destroyed the communication system
Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora was outraged by the Israeli action and called on the international community to press Israel to allow the vessel, which was carrying medical supplies, food, clothing and toys, to reach Gaza.
On board the "Brotherhood Ship" there were eight people including the former Greek-Catholic archbishop of Jerusalem, Monsignor Hilarion Capucci, who left Jerusalem in the 1970s after serving time in an Israeli jail for membership of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Friday
2:49 french president Sarkozy intends to visit Kuwait next week
2:43 al Arabiya: the Israeli authorities have damaged the Brotherhood Ship after confiscating it
2:42 al Arabiya: The Lebanese authorities will question the returning passengers and crew about Israeli handling of 'Brotherhood Ship'
2:33 al Arabiya: eight of the 'Brotherhood Ship' passengers were handed over to the Syrian authorities in the Golan . No explanation why Israel is involving the Syrians in a strictly Lebanese issue
2:26 new TV : the cars that are transporting the Lebanese 'Brotherhood Ship' passengers from Gaza to Lebanon arrived in Naqoura
Thursday
22:30 The Arab League and Lebanon on Thursday condemned as "an act of piracy" the interception by Israel of a Gaza-bound Lebanese aid ship " brotherhood ship"and sought UN help to get the freighter and its crew released.
21:40 Jumblatt told "LBC:" I call on the army commander for clear answers regarding the officer who is in charge of eavesdropping . The position of Minister of Defense in this case is ambiguous
21:38 Israel declares that no weapons were found in the Brotherhood ship
20:52 New TV: UNIFIL was notified by Israel that it will be handed over the passengers of Brotherhood ship at Naqurah border point tonight
20:50 Hezbollah's MP Mohammad Raad made an indirect threat targeting Arabs who accept peace with Israel. "This option (peace with Israel) cannot be promoted in the Arab and Islamic worlds anymore, he said. Raad's remarks reflect Hezbollah's rejection of the Arab peace initiative .
20:45 Lebanese Mission in New York, sent a protest note to the United Nations: The shooting by the 2 Israeli boats on Brotherhood ship is a flagrant violation of the law
20:15 Andrew told "future TV": We have the right to be suspicious of Hezbollah eavesdropping specially because of the elections
19: 00 Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri was outraged by the Israeli , actions against the brotherhood ship . He said piracy , kidnapping , massacres , killing and state terrorism are the characteristics of the Jewish state
18:42 Cabinet is meeting at the Grand Serail and chaired by PM Siniora
17:54 MP Michel Murr announced electoral alliance with Kataeb, Tashnaq parties in the upcoming elections in calling it the “Metn Christian Alliance"
17:50 The Interior Ministry said it has released voters lists covering all constituencies to allow for corrective measures, if needed.
17:15 Journalists of New TV and Al Jazeera network stage a sit in to protest against the interception by Israel of Brotherhood Ship.
17:06 Israel says it may release passengers and crew of Lebanese aid vessel that had been headed to Gaza
16:48 Egyptian security source says Hamas official detained at Rafah border crossing with $10 million found in his possession
16:00 The Lebanese "brotherhood Ship" arrives off the Israeli Ashdod Port under guard of Israeli gunboats.
15:50 Lebanon's Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh was named the best Middle East Central Bank Governor by Bankers magazine. A delegation from the magazine arrived in Lebanon on Thursday to deliver the award to Salameh . He was praised for sparing Lebanon the global financial crises.
15:45 MP Pakradonian : we may have a deal with MP Michel Aoun on six parliamentary seats in the Metn and one with MP Michel Murr
15:00 MP Fadlallah: The wiretapping file should not remain on hold and subjected to political wrangling . There is a consensus to set up a parliamentary commission of inquiry, the parliament will follow it up to reach the desired end
14:50 Minister Aridi told New TV: Some countries had intervened with the Israelis for the release of the " brotherhood ship "
14:45 Judge Ralf Riachi held a preliminary hearing for four suspects in the murder case of Ziad Qabalan and Ziad Ghandour. Ghandour, 12 and Qabalan, 25 were kidnapped in April 2007 and were later found dead . The autopsies revealed that both Ziad's were shot in the head from close range … Each had 3 bullets in his head.
14:30 Hariri: Thanks to the creativity of our people were able to spare our country the global financial crisis
14:28 A diesel tank exploded at the Mar Elias high school in Batroun, causing material damage.
14:00 Al-Jazeera: An Israeli military source confirmed that the army didn’t open fire on the Lebanese “Brotherhood Ship.”
13:00 An Israeli army patrol crossed the electronic fence into the southern Lebanese border town of Blida and searched the area for more than 50 minutes.
12:57 Barak says Lebanese aid boat “Brotherhood Ship” was escorted to the port of Ashdod to question its passengers.
12:36 Siniora condemns attack on Lebanese aid boat
12:05 New TV: Israeli gunboats lead Lebanese aid boat to an undisclosed location
11:46 New TV: Israeli soldiers destroy Lebanese aid boat communication devices
11:26 MP Hassan Khalil calls for dropping wiretapping issue
11:22 Aridi calls on officials to stay true to their words on wiretapping issue
11:20 : Military Command: Published photos of rockets found near Naqoura on February 4th are not genuine.
11:06 Change and Reform bloc MP Kamil Khoury speaks to ANB
11:00 : OTV: Contact with “Brotherhood Ship” is cut.
10:50 : al-Jazeera: Israeli soldiers climb into the Lebanese aid boat “Brotherhood Ship” and beat up its crew and passengers .
10:49 Israeli soldiers climb on board Lebanese aid ship and attack passengers
10:47 Media and Telecommunications Commission convenes in parliament chaired by MP Hassan Fadlallah and attended by ministers Ziad Baroud, Ibrahim Najjar, Gebran Bassil and a number of MPs
10:45 : Israeli warships opened fire on the “Brotherhood Ship” following its entry into Palestinian territorial waters.
10:39 Israeli war ships pursue Lebanese “Brotherhood Ship” after entering waters off Gaza coast
10:16 Minister of State Wael Abu Faour speaks to Future News
10:06 Al-Jazeera: The Lebanese “Brotherhood Ship” entered Egyptian territorial waters on its way to Gaza.
08:31 Ogassapian reveals agenda of Media and Telecom Commission’s meeting
07:56 Franjieh questions withholding information from UNIIIC
7:45 Al-Jazeera: Israeli gunships threatened to target the Lebanese “Brotherhood Ship.”
7:15 MP Samir Franjieh told VOL: The majority will ask during Wednesday’s Media and Communications committee meeting for the formation of a parliamentary investigative committee to probe wiretapping.
04:32 Amnesty International has revealed that the Syrian police has arrested 10 Syrian political activists in Deir el Zour near the Iraqi Syrian borders and one of those arrested , Mohammed Amin al-Shawa, died in custody in January 2009. In a statement Amnesty International stated that the detainees were: 1- A man named Nabil, aged 49 years who works in the field of communications 2- Abdul Hadi Salameh , a university student 3- Bilal Sufyan 4- Eyad Hussein 5- Hamad Taha 6- Thabet al Hassan 7- Abdul Razzaq 8- Mansour al-Atrash 9- Khaldoun Mohammed, 10 - Mohammed Amin Shawa , 42-year-old who was a math teacher .
4:29 Former MP and presidential adviser Nazem Khoury told Future TV that he intends to be a candidate in the parliamentary elections in Jubeil district
04:06 The British Council announced the suspension of its activities in the Iranian capital Tehran in protest against the harassment some of its personnel have been subjected to by the Iranian authorities.
03;27 Russia has delivered a new arms shipment to Iran including S- 300 anti aircraft missiles
03:06 El Seyassah has revealed that a meeting was held at the home of deputy speaker Farid makari in Paris between MP Saad Hariri and former PM Najib Mikati to discuss the possibility of an alliance in the Tripoli elections
03:01 El Seyassah has revealed that former PM Omar Karami may receive an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia and that the king will meet him during his visit
2:42 Qatar invited Turkey to participate in the conference for the reconstruction of Gaza
2:34 the United Nations retreated from its accusation against Israel over the bombing of UNRWA school in Gaza
2:28 El Seyassah has learnt that MP Jumblatt and Minister of Youth and sport Talal Arslan are in agreement to use maximum pressure to keep Wiam Wahab away from nomination in Baabda district .
2:26 Free Shiite Movement : The Syrian regime ordered fatal al Intifada to escalate violence in Lebanon
2:12 There is reportedly an Iranian plan to take control of Lebanon after the elections, led by Hezbollah
2:03 A political source in Paris has reportedly confirmed to el Seyasseh that that there many Lebanese detainees in Iranian prisons that Syrian intelligence kidnapped in Lebanon during the occupation and sent them to jails in Syria, but were later relocated to Tehran, Iran
1:50 MP Marwan Hamadeh will reportedly demand during Thursday's meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Communications that MP Hassan Fadlallah should step down from the chairmanship of the Committee.
1:45 Port workers in South Africa refused to unload the cargo of Israeli ships in solidarity with the Palestinians
1:07 Russia renews its opposition to additional sanctions against Iran
0:48 The Egyptian authorities refused to allow al Jazeera team to enter Gaza via Rafah crossing
Wednesday
23:50 Speaker Berri after learning about the interception of the Lebanese aid ship by Israel said: the United Nations should take immediate action to end the siege of the Gaza Strip
22:40 MP Kanaan responds to ( MP Michel )Murr through LBC: He has no right to insult members of Parliament that obtained the highest number of votes in the history of Matn and his name was not crossed out the supporters of the "Free Patriotic Movement" in 2005 elections
22:00 Minister Shamsudin told OTV": it is obvious that I will be a candidate in Beirut
21:56 MP Nicola told OTV": In the event I am nominated I will be a candidate in the northern Metn electoral district
21:54 Sarkozy and Merkel: We will not allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons
21:36 The four detained officers will be in the custody of the International Tribunal, starting next March
21:26 "Al Jazeera": Lebanese "brothers ship" that is bound for Gaza is facing Israeli threats and being ordered to return from where she come from.
21:20 Ambassador Johny Abdo told Future News TV: Investigation into the assassination of ex-Premier Rafik Hariri has reached a decisive stage. He also said that the May 7 ambiance still exists in the pocket of Hezbollah for use whenever it needs it . ( in reference to the occupation of west Beirut by Hezbollah on May 7)
20:00 MP Camille Khoury to al-Manar TV: MP Michel Aoun has expressed willingness to accept minister Elias Murr on his Metn election list, but MP Michel Murr chose to run for elections and reshuffled the cards. "If the people choose not to vote for Aoun, we will respect the people's will." he added
19:50 Turkish president Gul called for Palestinian unity in a speech to the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia , saying " if the Mecca agreement ( between Hamas and PLO) was implemented we would not have had the tragedy in Gaza" ( in reference to Hamas war with Israel that resulted in the killing of 1350 Palestinians and the wounding of 5500 mostly civilians
19:10 MP Serge Tor Sarkisian on Wednesday demanded from FM Fawzi Salloukh the summoning of the ambassadors of the United States, Canada and Iran to "hear their views on a number of topics."
19: 04 March 14 alliance renewed its call for a massive turnout scheduled for Feb. 14 to mark the 4th anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.
19:02 A security source told VOL that the Katyusha rockets that were found near Naqoura were not set to be fired into Israel.
19:00 New TV: Israeli troops intercepted the Lebanese "Brotherhood Ship" that sailed toward Gaza carrying activists and supplies.
19:00 A suspected briefcase was found on the Alsalumi road in Sin el Fil , the security forces immediately attended to the scene and cut off the road. The briefcase was then inspected by an army expert and turned out to be empty.
18:54 Netanyahu: Hamas and Iran's nuclear program must be eliminated
18:07 5 Katyusha rockets were discovered in Wadi Hamoul near Naqoura in south Lebanon
18:00 Gasoline price up by 700 LL / 20 liters , Kerosene up by 100 LL / 20 liters and natural gas prices up 800 LL per canister
17:57 UNIFIL and the army arrest 3 people for drug trafficking
17:47 Ban Ki- Moon : Afghanistan is a priority for the United Nations during the 2009
17:27 Israeli expert: we have one year to launch the pre-emptive attack on Iran
17:15 Sarkis calls on May Chidiac ( who resigned last night from LBC TV) to continue her mission, whatever the sacrifices
16:40 Hamas confiscates humanitarian aid from UNRWA by force of arms
16:19 December 21, 2012 .. will it be the end of the universe?
16:19 A Likud official to expresses his concern about the growing popularity of the extreme right-wing
16:11 Mubarak: Egypt will always remain a priority first and above all others
16:00 The General Secretariat of the Arab Journalists’ Federation assigned the first vice-president of the union Melhem Karam to head the federation until its president Ibrahim Nafeh has fully recovered from illness.
15:47 Public offices and government institutions as well as municipalities will close on Monday, Feb. 9 on the occasion of St. Maroun Day. Lebanese newspapers will not come out on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
15:20 Bassil : we are losing $55 million a year in customs duty revenue because of the illegally imported Cellular phones
15:15 LBC: The Iranian ambassador proposed during a meeting with Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar to set up a committee to follow up on the issue of the four missing Iranians during the civil war.
15:00 March 14 Forces reiterated its call for a massive turnout to commemorate the anniversary of the assassination of Premier Rafik Hariri.
14:50 MP Michel Murr declared he would compete in the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the Metn district as leader of the independent-moderate Christian list. Accused FPM leader Michel Aoun of obstructing elections
