Within two hours, he said, officers had confirmed the identity of the men and evacuated hotel guests.

No fire had been returned, and the officer in charge couldn't confirm the sighting.

A medical officer later confirmed that the ribs had been bruised.

The 911 call reporting a man with a gun came from Brooklyn, and officers in a police helicopter confirmed the report.

"And your officer confirms that he saw this Qaye return on the transport?"

After several tense moments the tactical officer confirmed that the away team had made it aboard.

At 19:15:30, the first officer confirmed visual contact with the field.

The imperial officer confirmed the tribune's fears with his next words.

"First officer," he said after a while, "confirm that the Romulans are getting closer with each pass."

Israeli military officers would confirm only that there was "air force activity" in southern Lebanon, but gave no details.