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Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 15:42 GMT 16:42 UK

In pictures: Lebanese try to flee

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People trapped by the fighting in south Lebanon have been taking advantage of a partial halt to Israeli air strikes to flee.

Old couple walking through Bint Jbeil

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In the hard-hit town of Bint Jbeil the flags strewing the streets are at odds with the scenes of destruction.

Man carrying old woman through rubble

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Some were unable to walk out unaided.

Woman drinking water

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This woman had been trapped in the rubble for six days without food or water.

People carrying cases near Lebanese border

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Along the border with Syria, people with just a suitcase to their name have been picking their way across roads too bomb damaged for cars.

Family walking through rubble near Lebanese border

Family walking through rubble near Lebanese border

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These parents have naturally forgone suitcases in favour of helping their children over the stones.

Israeli tank soldiers near artillery fire

Israeli tank soldiers near artillery fire

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Israel has continued its ground offensive in the south, using air strikes and artillery shells to soften the ground.

Israeli soldiers

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Israel has decided to widen its push into Lebanon, although it is not yet clear how far.

Israeli soldiers sleeping in shadow of tank

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Thousands of reservists are being called up to relieve those already on the front line.

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