4 stories for 2026-03-06 · Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence
Israel decided to close holy sites in Jerusalem at the end of the week for security reasons, occurring during the sixth day of fighting in the region following an American-Israeli attack on Iran. The closure takes place during Ramadan, when tens of thousands of Palestinians typically gather each Friday at Al-Aqsa Mosque for prayers.
Lebanese security agencies are accelerating arrests related to weapons smuggling, including members of Hezbollah and civilians. The arrests are part of the Lebanese government's enforcement of a decision to ban any military and security activities by the party.
Libyan authorities have identified three suspects in the killing of Islamic State leader Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi in Zintana. Authorities provided details about surveillance and siege operations at the suspect's residence prior to the shooting.
Syrian internal security forces in rural Damascus province have disrupted a terrorist cell affiliated with ISIS that was planning a sabotage attack targeting the capital.