8 stories for 2026-03-21 · Lebanon
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.
As Israeli strikes continue on Lebanon, the number of displaced people grows and shelter centers face resource constraints. Lebanese citizens have converted part of a shelter center into a school to provide education for displaced children.
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.