Lebanon latest

SINCE the fighting started with the capture of two Israeli soldiers by Hezbollah on July 12, at least 306 people have been killed in Lebanon and 29 people in Israel, according to official reports.

In other developments yesterday:

The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera quoted Lebanese Prime Minister as saying that Hezbollah has created a “state within a state” adding: “The entire world must help us disarm Hezbollah. But first we need to reach a cease-fire.” But Mr Saniora’s office quickly issued a statement denying the remarks.