5 stories
for 2026-03-05
· Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access
· Lebanon
Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon, killing at least five civilians
Israel has intensified military operations against Lebanon, launching airstrikes on residential areas, refugee camps, and vehicles across southern Beirut, Tripoli, and southern regions. The strikes have killed at least five civilians and wounded others. Israel has issued evacuation warnings to residents in dozens of border villages and areas south of the Litani River, displacing thousands who are sheltering in tents, parks, and cars. The escalation follows rocket attacks by Hezbollah.
Israeli drone strike kills Hamas official in Lebanon refugee camp
An Israeli drone strike targeted a home in the Beddawi Palestinian refugee camp in Tripoli, Lebanon on Thursday, killing a senior Hamas official and his wife, according to Lebanese state media. This marks the first reported killing of a Hamas member since the onset of the war involving Iran.
Israeli military warns Lebanese civilians to evacuate southern villages
The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to residents of 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes and leave the area. The warning preceded planned attacks on Hezbollah targets, according to Israeli media reports.
Israeli warning calls reach Lebanese phone numbers
A wave of Israeli warning calls has been reaching Lebanese phone numbers, according to reports from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Israeli military warns residents of Tyre and Bint Jbeil
The Israeli military has issued a warning that includes residents of the towns of Tyre and Bint Jbeil.