With rocket-launched grenades and machine guns, the Hezbollah forces staged what their spokesmen proudly called "a daring attack deep in the occupied zone."

That's because Israel was expected to retaliate against Hezbollah forces in areas controlled by Syrian troops.

Rebels said Hezbollah forces had entered the city itself on Sunday and were preparing for an attack.

This was a significant departure from our standard rules of engagement, which permitted firing upon sight at Hezbollah forces.

However, the Hezbollah paramilitary forces use the goose step, as they have been trained and supplied by Iran.

And Hezbollah forces continued their rocket barrage into northern Israel.

Some Israelis were angered that many militia members were captured by Hezbollah forces and turned over to Lebanese authorities.

There were unconfirmed reports that Hezbollah forces had massacred 30 people who were attempting to leave the city and taken their bodies away.

Still, by early next morning, a new Hezbollah force was reportedly heading towards al-Qusayr.

He added that Hezbollah forces were inflicting heavy casualties on Israeli ground troops.