Retired Lebanese security officer missing, family suspects Israeli abduction
A retired Lebanese security officer has gone missing. His family believes he was covertly abducted by Israeli operatives.
32 stories for 2026-03-09
Lebanon
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Human Rights Watch documents Israeli white phosphorus use over Lebanese homes
Human Rights Watch documented the Israeli military's use of white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yahmar on March 3, 2026. The rights group stated that artillery-fired shells landed near homes and said such use in populated areas violates international humanitarian law due to the risk of severe burns and fires.
Israeli airstrikes and raid in southern Lebanon kill dozens, wound many
Israeli airstrikes struck multiple towns in southern Lebanon, killing at least seven people and wounding 30 others according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. A separate Israeli special forces operation resulted in at least 41 people killed and 40 injured. The strikes targeted towns including Jouaya in the Tyre district, Tebnine, and Yahmor al-Shaqif in the Nabatieh area, with rescue teams working to clear debris.
Escalating cross-border clashes as Israeli forces conduct operations in eastern Lebanon
Hezbollah reported clashes with Israeli forces that conducted an operation involving missiles across the Syrian border into eastern Lebanon. According to Hezbollah sources, approximately 15 Israeli missiles were detected from the Syrian direction, and the group's fighters responded with appropriate weapons. An Israeli missile was reportedly downed, though no immediate Israeli military statement was issued. Violent clashes were reported in the region.
Israeli airstrikes target southern Lebanon, displacing families
Southern Beirut and areas in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon experienced a series of Israeli airstrikes. The strikes prompted Israeli evacuation warnings, causing thousands of families to flee their homes.
Israeli airstrike on Beirut hotel kills at least four people
Lebanon's health ministry announced that an Israeli airstrike on a hotel in the Raouche neighborhood of Beirut killed at least four people in a room strike. Israel stated the operation targeted a commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Israeli military operation in Lebanon targets Hezbollah amid regional escalation
The Israeli military has launched a military operation in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Israeli army announcement. This operation comes as Lebanon finds itself caught in a regional conflict with international dimensions.
Israeli strike in Beirut kills three Iranian Quds Force commanders
The Israeli military announced that a strike on a hotel in the Rouche area of Beirut resulted in five deaths, including three commanders from Iran's Quds Force.
Over half a million displaced in Lebanon since conflict began
More than half a million people have been displaced in Lebanon since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hezbollah, according to the Lebanese government.
Israel conducts airstrikes in Lebanon, causing multiple civilian massacres
Israel is implementing what it describes as an "excessive force" strategy in Lebanon, conducting dozens of airstrikes over a 24-hour period that resulted in 17 separate massacres, according to reporting.
Israeli airstrikes target Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes struck Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon, southern Lebanon on Sunday. The strikes are part of ongoing Israeli military operations.
Israeli military reports soldiers killed in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced that soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
Israel/Palestine
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Israeli strikes kill civilians in Gaza and Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes killed four people, including children, in central Gaza after hitting tents sheltering displaced families. Additional strikes in Gaza's north and center killed six Palestinians according to medical sources. A separate Israeli strike on a hotel in Beirut killed at least four people; Israel said it targeted an Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander.
Israeli settlers kill three Palestinians in West Bank
Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
Field visit documents Israeli bombardment damage in Nablus
A field visit to Jazirat Nablus documented visible destruction from Israeli shelling along roads, including damaged buildings, closed shops, and roads with visible cracks. Signs of life and movement were absent from the affected areas.
Gaza families return to destroyed homes amid economic collapse
Families returning to Gaza face severe challenges, including destroyed homes and lack of basic infrastructure. Women-led initiatives struggle to survive amid economic devastation. Hospitals face threats of evacuation, leaving patients and wounded at risk.
Movement of mothers of missing persons launches in Gaza
A movement of mothers of missing persons has been launched in Gaza to investigate the fate of their missing children.
Six people injured after Iranian missiles strike central Israel
Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv on Sunday following Israeli military announcements of intercepting missiles launched from Iran, according to French press agency correspondents.
Syria
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Syria announces three-year social affairs plan with private sector partnerships
Syria has unveiled a three-year social affairs plan that aims to ensure fair access to social services, promote employment for those able to work, and empower and protect women from violence. The plan involves partnerships with the private sector.
Syria reopens al-Arida border crossing for pedestrians from Lebanon
Syrian authorities have reopened the al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon to pedestrian traffic, aimed at facilitating the return of Syrians in Lebanon to their country. The crossing remains closed to vehicular traffic.
Israeli forces detain four children in Golan Heights
Israeli military forces detained four children in the Golan Heights region on Sunday while they were herding sheep near Tel al-Ahmar in southern Quneitra, according to Syrian media reports.
First displaced Afrin families return under Damascus-SDF agreement
A first convoy of families displaced from Afrin is set to return under an agreement between Damascus and the SDF.
Tunisia
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Internal migration surge documented in Tunisia
Tunisia is experiencing an increase in internal migration, according to reporting from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The excerpt does not provide specific details about the causes, scale, or impacts of this phenomenon.
Detentions reported in Tunisia
The article reports on detentions occurring in Tunisia, though specific details about the individuals involved, charges, or circumstances are not provided in the excerpt.
Tunisia marks Women's Day amid gap between law and lived reality
Tunisia celebrates International Women's Day on March 8 by highlighting the country's pioneering legal protections for women's rights in the region. However, official rhetoric about equality masks a significantly different reality on the ground.
Bahrain
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Drone strikes hit oil infrastructure across Gulf, 32 injured in Bahrain
Drones struck Bahrain's Bapco oil refinery early Monday, causing damage and injuring 32 civilians, with four in serious condition. The attack affected nearby residential areas. Kuwait also reported attacks on civilian installations, including fuel storage at its international airport and government buildings. These strikes are part of escalating regional tensions.
Drone attack injures 32 in Bahrain amid regional tensions
A drone attack on Bahrain has injured 32 people, according to the Ministry. The attack occurred amid ongoing regional tensions.
Egypt
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Clothing factory blocks workers after minimum wage strike
About 60 workers at a clothing company in Qalyubia governorate held a strike to demand implementation of minimum wage. In response, the company's management prevented the striking workers from entering the factory and imposed a mandatory week-long leave. Additionally, approximately 240 other workers were referred for investigation related to the strike.
Academy workers stage second protest demanding minimum wage implementation
Approximately 300 workers at Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology in Cairo held a second day of protest demanding implementation of minimum wage and halting of annual raises and bonuses. Workers stated they had presented their demands to management multiple times without response. One protesting employee earns 5,300 Egyptian pounds monthly.
Iraq
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Airstrikes target Popular Mobilization Forces sites in Iraq
Unidentified airstrikes have targeted Popular Mobilization Forces positions in Iraq, particularly in Nineveh province. The Iraqi military is taking responsibility for operations aimed at reasserting control in parts of the Nineveh plain region.
Kuwait
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Former Kuwaiti footballer killed during military duty amid regional conflict
A former Kuwaiti football player died at age 33 while performing duties as a border security officer. According to a statement from Kuwait's Interior Ministry, his death resulted from ongoing conflict in the region and recent American-Israeli strikes on Iran that occurred on February 28.
Yemen
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Displaced Yemen government employees report unpaid wages, denied benefits
Thousands of government employees displaced from Houthi-controlled areas have filed escalating complaints in Aden regarding deprivation of employment rights and delayed salaries. The displaced workers report ongoing denial of certain workplace benefits and wage arrears.