38 stories for 2026-03-06
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.
The BBC reported heavy gunfire near the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, describing the sounds as resembling a full-on gun battle.
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.
A Palestinian is dealing with illness while living in a tent in Gaza. The report highlights the difficult conditions faced by those sheltering in tents in the territory.
International attention is focused on potential U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran, while Gaza faces complicated conditions that have frozen political movements aimed at implementing ceasefire terms.
A fund has been established to provide treatment for all children injured in Israeli military operations. The fund aims to ensure medical care access for affected children.
Iranian state news agency IRNA reported Wednesday that an American-Israeli attack on Iran has killed 1,045 people, including civilians and military personnel, since the strikes began Saturday. The Iranian Red Crescent had previously reported 787 deaths from the same attacks on Tuesday.
Israeli and US attacks across Iran have killed over 1,000 people, including nearly 180 children, according to UN and Iranian Red Crescent figures. The strikes have damaged more than 3,600 civilian sites, including 3,090 homes, 14 medical facilities, and nine Red Crescent centers. The US has warned that bombardment is expected to surge dramatically.
US military investigators believe American forces were likely responsible for a strike on an Iranian girls' school in Minab that reportedly killed 168 children, according to Reuters reporting on two US officials. The investigation remains ongoing and has not reached a final conclusion. Iranian officials stated the school was hit Saturday by what could have been US or Israeli missile fire.
Iranians are coping with daily strikes and security checkpoints while facing internet blackouts. Some Iranians have fled the country due to conditions described as warlike.
An Iraqi armed group called the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) claimed responsibility for conducting at least 27 operations targeting US interests in Iraq and the wider region over a 24-hour period. The group, described as an umbrella organization of Iran-backed armed factions, said the attacks used drones and missiles against what it characterized as enemy bases.
Iran announced on Thursday that it targeted sites of Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq's Kurdistan region. The strikes reflect escalating tensions along Iran's western border amid expanding war zones in the area.
US forces conducted an airborne operation in Iraq's western desert that resulted in a clash with Iraqi security forces, leaving one person dead. Iraq has filed a formal complaint with the US-led coalition regarding the operation.
Residents of Erbil woke to drone attacks that damaged homes in the city. The strikes are part of ongoing aerial operations in the area.
Syrians are facing challenges related to their legal status at border crossings, according to reporting from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The excerpt provides limited detail on the specific circumstances or countries involved.
Syrian authorities announced Thursday that they had foiled a terrorist plot by an ISIS cell planning to carry out a sabotage attack targeting Damascus. The announcement raises questions about the security services' ability to suppress the organization.
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.
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.
A breakfast conference held by Libya's Interior Minister raised questions about the government's pledge to end militia activity. The event occurred amid tensions between armed groups in Zawiya and Tripoli's elders, prompting criticism regarding the government's commitment to disarm militias.
Egyptian security campaigns against undocumented migrants have intensified around Ramadan, with some migrants attempting to negotiate resolutions. These negotiations reportedly aim to either legalize their status or facilitate their return to their home countries.
Selma Hajri, a 71-year-old Tunisian endocrinologist and feminist, founded the TAWHIDA Ben Cheikh Group approximately fifteen years ago to advocate for sexual and reproductive rights. She continues to serve as General Secretary of the association.
Saudi Arabia has provided new support for Yemen's malaria control campaign, including hundreds of thousands of doses and rapid diagnostic tests. The initiative targets 15 governorates and over 200 districts, with efforts focused on mosquito control and screening.
Iran's official media reported that several people were killed in a nighttime rocket attack on the southern city of Shiraz. In Lebanon, Israel conducted intense airstrikes overnight on the southern suburbs of Beirut and several towns in the south, including Sira, Aita al-Shaab, Tolin, al-Sawana, and Majdal Silm, as well as targeting the eastern town of Daws.
Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated that current instability in the Middle East is a direct result of the deterioration of international law.
A humanitarian organization's report documents dangerous conditions for migrants in the Sahara Desert across multiple North African countries. The report indicates that hundreds of migrants are being sent deep into the desert without food or water during journeys marked by high mortality risk.
Al-Akhbar reports on media coverage of victims across different regions, from Tehran to Gaza.