A New "Israeli" Violation: Cell Network Disruption in South

Source: Daily Star, 29-05-2008
BEIRUT: Cellular phone lines in South Lebanon were disrupted on Wednesday, apparently due to interference by 'Israeli' forces and United Nations peacekeepers, the Ministry of Telecommunications said. "The source of the disruption is divided between 'Israeli' and UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) patrols, which operate in the South and use secure defense equipment," the statement said. Cellular companies were investing large amounts of funds to control the disruption, the ministry said. "The ministry stressed that it is in contact with all the relevant sources, local and international, and will continue to take the necessary technical steps to ease the disruptions," it added. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that 'Israeli' warplanes violated Lebanese airspace for 45 minutes on Wednesday. The NNA also reported movement of 'Israeli' military vehicles along the length of the border, as well as UNIFIL aerial patrols along the same region.