11.   An Israeli army spokesman in Jerusalem confirmed the raids, saying all planes returned safely to base.

12.   An Israeli army spokesman in Jerusalem confirmed the raids, saying all planes returned safely.

13.   An Israeli army spokesman confirmed the raids and said all the planes returned safely to base.

14.   An Israeli army spokesman in Jerusalem confirmed the raid, saying all pilots returned safely to their bases.

15.   Beyond confirming the raid, Hitachi Electronics had no comment on the investigation, said a company representative, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

16.   Defense Agency spokesman confirmed the raid, but refused to comment further.

17.   In Colombo, police spokesman Henry Perera confirmed the raid on Eravur but said he was still awaiting details.

18.   In Jerusalem, a military spokesman only confirmed one raid and said the planes returned safely to base.

19.   In Jerusalem, an Israeli military spokesman could not immediately confirm the raid.

20.   In Jerusalem, the Israeli army confirmed the raid and said its planes had returned safely.