21.   The government maintains that Lebanese officers working with a U.N. inspection team found that Israeli troops still manned several positions inside Lebanon.

22.   Troops manned checkpoints on roads into the coastal city.

23.   Troops manned rooftops and patrolled dark alleys, reflecting Israeli concerns that militants opposed to the peacemaking might try to stage an attack to mar the holiday.

24.   Troops manned rooftop lookouts.

25.   Army and navy troops are manning check posts and continue mobile patrols.

26.   By afternoon, the security presence was low-key as troops manned key positions in the city, and in a few spots deployed armored troop transports.

27.   Troops manned cannons and anti-aircraft guns on the deck, keeping watch for any intruders.

28.   Troops also man force headquarters over the road, and guard the port.

29.   Security measures already in place include additional roadblocks manned by troops, and checking of vehicles leaving and entering the capital.