13 stories for 2026-03-06 · Lebanon
Israel's military says it has carried out 26 waves of attacks targeting Beirut's southern suburbs, claiming to strike sites containing Hezbollah's military infrastructure. The strikes followed an unprecedented evacuation warning that prompted civilian departures from southern Lebanon. The claims could not be independently verified.
Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on towns in southern and eastern Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley town of Douris and areas in Beirut's southern suburbs. Israel's finance minister stated that Beirut's southern suburbs of Dahiyeh "will look like Khan Younis," after the military instructed tens of thousands of residents to leave immediately.
Israel conducted strikes on Beirut as regional tensions escalate. France announced plans to provide military aid to Lebanon, with French leadership warning of broader conflict.
The Israeli military has called for the immediate evacuation of the entire population of southern Lebanon south of the Litani River. Human Rights Watch has raised concerns that this evacuation order poses serious risks of violations of the laws of war. The order comes amid Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanese villages.
Families displaced from southern Lebanese villages are sheltering in schools and public spaces in Beirut and surrounding areas after Israeli military warnings prompted mass evacuations from the south. Residents describe difficult displacement experiences, with some citing comparisons to suffering during 2024 conflict. Women and families face particular hardships during displacement, including lack of adequate shelter and unmet needs.
Israel conducted intensive airstrikes on southern Beirut following unprecedented evacuation warnings issued by Hezbollah to residents of Israeli border communities within a five-kilometer zone. The strikes resulted in mass displacement and at least 123 deaths.
More than 123 people have been killed in Lebanon since the start of the war between Hezbollah and Israel, according to reporting. The deaths resulted from Israeli airstrikes.
Israel warned residents of southern Beirut suburbs to evacuate areas controlled by Hezbollah. Israeli forces also killed Palestinians in Rafah and ordered complete evacuation of southern Beirut. A UN report documents systematic torture that may constitute genocide.
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.
Six people from two families were killed in Israeli strikes on two locations in southern Lebanon, according to the National News Agency.
Military surveillance is increasing in response to developments in Lebanon. According to the report, armed groups are transitioning to direct fighting along border areas.
An individual was forced to leave their home after five contacts. Dozens of people remain without shelter as a result of these events.
Lebanese authorities have expanded their control by opening airspace for British military aircraft operations. A political figure stated that resistance is a right and will continue to be a limit on exploitation.