The army appears to be in total control of the battle. It has occupied several buildings in the camp and is currently dismantling the mines that Fatah al-Islam has planted inside these buildings. "The army has occupied several buildings and apartments that the terrorist organization of Fatah al Islam". Munzer Murouby , the Lebanese National News Agency reporter said Military analysts are saying that the army is in its final push to finish off Fatah al-Islam. There are reports that fighting has erupted at the Al Badawai Palestinian refugee camp between the Fatah mainstream organization and Hamas in response to what happened in Gaza. The Lebanese are hoping that Lebanon does not become another Gaza for the Palestinians, for settling scores.
According to military analysts Fatah al-Islam are confused and in complete disarray. The army has reported that several criminals who are wanted by the Lebanese courts are fighting alongside Fatah al-Islam. The new spokesman for Fatah al-Islam, the Moroccan shahine Shahine who also claims to be their new leader was reportedly wounded today in his left arm according to eyewitnesses. Eyewitnesses also reported seeing Abu Hureira , the deputy of the fugitive leader of Fatah al islam , Shaker al Absi wounded in his arm. Still no word about the whereabouts of Shaker al-Absi, who has been missing for over a week. Some have reported that he may have fled to Syria.
There are reports that members of the Association of Palestinian Islamic Scholars are currently inside the camp trying to mediate to end the fighting between the army and Fatah al-Islam. The army has repeatedly said it will not stop until all Fatah al-Islam terrorists surrender and give up their arms. Fatah al Islam is resorting to sniper fire. According to military experts they are using Dragunov Sniper Rifles.