Israeli military reports soldier casualties in south Lebanon combat
The Israeli military announced the deaths of soldiers during ongoing combat operations in southern Lebanon. The incidents occurred amid continued clashes in the region.
24 stories for 2026-03-27 · Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access
Lebanon
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Israeli airstrikes and artillery strikes target southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, with three missiles reportedly targeting a building in the area. Israeli forces also struck southern and western Lebanese areas, including attacks on a house near Tyre and artillery shelling in Naqoura, Hamoul, and several western villages.
Israel's military operations in Lebanon escalate amid occupation concerns
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon are intensifying, with reports indicating tactics similar to those used in Gaza. Lebanese civilians express concerns about potential occupation of the country's south.
Israeli attacks kill over 1,100 people in Lebanon in March
At least 1,116 people have been killed and 3,229 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon between March 2 and 20, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israeli warplanes and artillery targeted multiple towns and villages across southern Lebanon.
Israel orders forced evacuation of southern Lebanese village
The Israeli military issued forced evacuation orders for residents of Sajd, a village in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate. Residents were ordered to evacuate and move north of the Zahrani River, with the military warning it would act against the village forcefully.
Lebanese filmmaker killed in Israeli strike on al-Nabatiyya
Lebanese filmmaker Hussein Hamoud was killed in an Israeli strike on the al-Nabatiyya area.
Beirut residents live in fear of sudden violence, streets empty at night
Beirut residents are experiencing a state of constant dread as death becomes an unpredictable threat rather than a sudden event. Streets empty at night as people remain confined to their homes, uncertain whether their buildings might be struck. Mere survival has become the measure of happiness.
Israel announces plan for buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israel has declared its intention to control part of southern Lebanon to establish a buffer zone aimed at distancing fighters of Hezbollah from the border. The announcement has raised Lebanese concerns about potential Israeli military occupation.
Sniper and drone operations escalate in southern Lebanon fighting
Armed clashes involving sniper fire and drone operations are intensifying in southern Lebanon, with direct confrontations and repeated advances along sensitive axes near the Litani River.
Hezbollah claims targeting of Israeli Merkava tanks in southern operations
Hezbollah announced on Thursday that it targeted ten Israeli Merkava tanks in three southern locations. The statement was released by the Lebanese group.
Israel and southern Lebanon: Is war heading toward permanent displacement?
Al-Akhbar reports on developments concerning Israel and southern Lebanon, raising questions about whether the conflict may lead to permanent displacement of the civilian population in the region.
Israel/Palestine
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Gaza municipalities maintain emergency services amid widespread destruction
Despite extensive damage, Gaza municipalities operate under an emergency management system, relying on temporary maintenance of equipment and coordination with partners to deliver essential services including waste removal in the absence of permanent solutions.
Gaza orphans participate in viral trend amid humanitarian crisis
Children in Gaza camps are participating in a viral trend where they dance with their arms open, symbolizing the absence of parents. According to the report, thousands of orphans in Gaza are engaging with this trend, which has emerged as a response to the loss of their parents.
Israeli military establishes permanent presence in Gaza via military sites
According to reporting, the Israeli military has converted what is known as the "Yellow Line" in Gaza into a permanent field reality by establishing 32 military locations and detention facilities. The operations have reportedly resulted in hundreds of Palestinian casualties over recent months.
Low-intensity airstrikes hit Gaza refugee camps near airport
Low-intensity airstrikes struck Gaza, damaging thousands of tents in refugee camps near the airport. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that continued fighting in the Middle East is impeding aid delivery and worsening conditions for displaced populations.
Rockets fall in three central Israeli locations after Iranian barrage
Missiles launched from Iran struck three locations in central Israel on Friday morning, according to Israeli media reports and official Israeli sources. Iran released a new wave of rockets targeting central Israeli areas.
Iraq
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Seven Iraqi soldiers killed in military base airstrike
Seven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an airstrike targeting a military base in Anbar province, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry.
Military personnel killed in Iraqi airstrike outside combat zones
A military medical unit in western Iraq was hit by an airstrike, killing military personnel. Survivors were left uncertain about the fate of their colleagues in the unit.
Yemen
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Israeli military announces killing of Houthi naval commander
The Israeli military and U.S. Central Command announced the killing of a naval commander of the Houthi movement in a strike in Abbasiyya port.
Yemenis face economic shocks amid regional conflict and energy targeting
Despite stable prices for basic goods, Yemenis are experiencing economic concerns due to regional warfare and targeting of energy sources. There are calls for supportive economic policies amid the instability.
Kuwait
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Kuwait and UAE report intercepting rockets and drones
Kuwait and the UAE announced on Friday that they were targeted by rocket and drone attacks. Kuwait's military stated that air defenses intercepted the incoming strikes, with explosions heard across the country resulting from the defensive response.
Syria
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Syrian civil defense responds to new threats from unexploded ordnance
Syrian civil defense teams continue to respond to reports of unexploded ordnance across Syrian governorates. The threats posed by these remnants present hazards that were not previously anticipated.
UAE
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Rocket debris kills two, injures three in Abu Dhabi
UAE authorities reported that two people were killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi after rocket debris fell in the area. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
Regional
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WHO seeks alternative routes for emergency medical supplies to crisis regions
A World Health Organization official stated that the organization is working to establish alternative pathways to transport emergency medical supplies from its Dubai hub to crisis areas, including Lebanon, using longer overland routes.