15 stories for 2026-03-24 Β· Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Lebanon
Israeli forces have expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon after indicating intentions to forcibly displace residents and destroy civilian homes, according to Human Rights Watch. The operations include strikes on civilian infrastructure in the region.
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential apartment in the Hazmieh area near Beirut, according to France 24 Arabic. The strike occurred following a period of warnings affecting Beirut and its southern suburbs.
Israeli forces have employed white phosphorus in operations in Lebanon. The use of this munition raises concerns about civilian harm and international humanitarian law compliance.
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in SalaΚΏa, a town in southern Lebanon, resulting in 4 deaths and 4 injuries.
An Israeli airstrike on the town of Bishamoum in Aalayh district, central Mount Lebanon, killed two people and injured five on Wednesday morning, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The ministry did not provide additional details about those targeted.
The Israeli military announced the detention of armed fighters from a group affiliated with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following their surrender.
Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential apartment in the Hazmieh area of east Beirut. The southern front is experiencing rapid escalation.
Israeli military mobilization remains significant along the Lebanese border despite ongoing military posturing. Military assessments indicate current developments are constrained by operational limitations.
Hezbollah leaders have decided to escalate their messaging and issue threats directed at the Lebanese government, occurring in parallel with military operations the group is conducting. The escalation represents a shift in the group's internal political positioning.
The Israeli military announced it conducted an airstrike in Beirut targeting a member of an Iranian military unit. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning.
Egypt has stated that the deliberate destruction of infrastructure in Lebanon represents an Israeli policy of collective punishment.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that its headquarters in Naqoura was struck by a projectile on Tuesday. UNIFIL attributed the strike to a non-state actor.
Israeli military aircraft destroyed a bridge in the town of Qaqayya in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. The bridge connects the Nabatiyeh area to Wadi al-Hajayr and surrounding regions.
A shipment of medical assistance from the United Nations has been delivered to Lebanon with European funding support.
An Israeli strike on Hazmieh in Lebanon resulted in one death. Israel stated the strike targeted an IRGC member.