14 stories for 2026-03-21 · Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access
The Israeli military announced it was conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut early Saturday. A military spokesman issued a warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate ahead of the strikes.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Friday killed at least 20 people and wounded 57, according to Lebanese authorities. Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed 1,021 people and wounded 2,641, with 134,616 displaced people registered in shelters. The attacks continued with strikes on southern Beirut.
Women and girls in Lebanon are experiencing significant suffering during the war and displacement, with challenges compounded by collapsing services. In southern Lebanon's Nabatieh, displaced residents face difficult humanitarian conditions as shelling continues, with local rescue centers distributing food assistance to families remaining in the city. Displaced families and those in shelters are marking Eid al-Fitr outside their normal circumstances.
Young Lebanese have been forced to grow up before their time as a result of ongoing wars and compounding crises affecting the country.
Israeli military forces have renewed attacks on the Tents and Medicine axes in Lebanon and resumed operations along the Maros al-Ras axis. The military has also opened a new axis in the western sector toward the town of Naqoura.
Hezbollah has reported losing 350 members since the beginning of a new phase of warfare. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has seen shifts in media management, particularly regarding coverage of combatant casualties.
Children in Lebanon are experiencing deep psychological shocks amid escalating conflict and mass displacement. Humanitarian workers are attempting to restore a sense of security and normalcy to affected children's lives.
Human Rights Watch reports that aid reaching Gaza has declined, exacerbating hunger and health system collapse. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced in destroyed camps and shelters amid absence of basic services.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza are taking place amid difficult circumstances. The report indicates that festive observances are being overshadowed by challenging conditions in the territory.
The Israeli military announced Friday that it killed the head of the intelligence unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC Basij) and a spokesman for the IRGC.
The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on Syrian government-controlled sites overnight in response to attacks targeting Druze civilians in Suwayda. The strikes were described as a response to the attacks against the Druze population.
The United Nations has launched a humanitarian response plan for Yemen valued at $2.16 billion. According to reports, 22.3 million people require assistance as malnutrition and food insecurity continue to worsen across the country.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it conducted attacks targeting locations in Israel, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The IRGC claimed to have struck Tel Aviv, Acre, and Haifa Bay in Israel, as well as Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's defence ministry reported downing 20 drones in its eastern region early Saturday, an area near Iran that houses major oil installations. The ministry did not report casualties or damage. Israel separately detected a new missile launch from Iran targeting it early Saturday morning.