41.   The Israeli army said the jets reported accurate hits on targets and returned safely to base.

42.   The officials, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, said no direct hits were reported.

43.   The Israeli army spokesman said the pilots reported hits and returned safely to base.

44.   The Israeli pilots reported direct hits on the guerrilla target before returning safely to base, the spokesman added.

45.   The pilots reported hits and all planes returned safely to base, the statement said.

46.   The raiding jets drew anti-aircraft fire from Hezbollah and Lebanese army gunners stationed in the area, but no direct hits were reported, the officials said.

47.   Witnesses also reported missile hits near Al-Mustansiriya University in central Baghdad, and smoke could be seen rising from the area.

48.   Witnesses said Hezbollah guerrillas fired at least one surface-to-air missile at the raiding jets, but no hits were reported.

49.   Witnesses said the Hezbollah guerrillas fired at least one surface-to-air missile at the raiding jets, but no hits were reported.

50.   There were no casualties, but the crew reported one hit from a small arms round.