38 stories for 2026-03-11
UN agencies report that Israeli strikes on Lebanon have displaced nearly 700,000 people and killed 84 children. A strike targeted a residential building in central Beirut on Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has intensified amid the ongoing conflict, with displaced persons sheltering in official centers, schools, and public facilities.
Israeli military strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. A previous strike on Sunday killed members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The strikes represent an expansion of Israeli military operations into Lebanon's capital.
The Israeli military conducted new airstrikes on March 10 in southern Lebanon and southern Beirut following evacuation warnings. According to an Israeli military spokesperson, airstrikes targeted facilities associated with an organization linked to Hezbollah.
A school in Sidon, Lebanon has opened its facilities to receive Lebanese civilians displaced from the south. UN agencies reported on Tuesday that the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has intensified during the wider Middle East conflict, with 84 children killed and over 667,000 registered internally displaced persons in the country. The lives of many have been upended by the ongoing situation.
Human Rights Watch and UN Watch reported that the Israeli military unlawfully used white phosphorus stockpiles over residential areas in the southern Lebanese town of Yaroun in March, posing a threat to civilians. Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research stated that Israeli attacks using white phosphorus affected over 1,480 acres of agricultural land.
In Lebanon, thousands of students are attempting to continue their education amid war and displacement. The Ministry of Education has decided to continue schooling through both in-person and remote learning options, a decision that has sparked debate about fairness among students.
Children in Lebanon are experiencing repeated psychological shocks from war and displacement. The article highlights the mental health impact on young populations affected by ongoing conflict.
Theater and cultural spaces are serving as outlets for people in Lebanon during difficult times, offering respite when they need support most.
The Israeli military is testing Hezbollah defenses in southern Lebanon, advancing across short distances within Lebanese territory despite significant Israeli casualties near the border.
Christian villages along Lebanon's border region are working to organize their internal affairs and implement precautionary measures to protect residents following the killing of a priest.
Hotel owners in Lebanon have issued directives to implement security procedures to protect their facilities and guests from Israeli attacks. The measures aim to verify the identities of guests.
Clashes have erupted between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli forces around the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon, which has become the focal point of an Israeli offensive launched at the beginning of March. Residents remaining in nearby villages reported hearing intense fighting between the occupying forces and Hezbollah combatants.
Israeli military issued threats against buildings in the Lebanese cities of Tyre and Sidon, claiming they are military infrastructure affiliated with Hezbollah. An announcement on social media called for residents to evacuate the designated areas.
Following closures of Gaza's crossings that have driven up food costs and stalled medical evacuations, ongoing Israeli strikes are raising fears of a renewed large-scale assault. A Gaza resident whose child died expresses grief and calls for accountability, stating the conflict between Israel and Iran should not come at the expense of Gaza's civilian population.
Amnesty International reported that systematic destruction in Gaza constitutes potential genocide, with particular focus on violence against Palestinian women and girls. Germany's Foreign Ministry criticized new Israeli settlement expansion in Jerusalem as a major obstacle to two-state solutions and called for an end to settler violence in the West Bank.
Fighting between Israel and Iran has intensified on its 12th day, with Israel activating air defense systems after detecting rocket launches from Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced targeting Israeli and American military sites in the region, with strikes reported near Tel Aviv. The U.S. Defense Secretary described the ongoing operations as "the heaviest day" of strikes on Iran to date. Israel has simultaneously escalated bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon amid indications of preparing for a prolonged confrontation with Hezbollah.
Armed conflict is affecting commercial activity and market dynamics during Ramadan in Gaza, as residents navigate economic challenges amid the ongoing war.
According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, occupation forces are cutting down trees in the West Bank to expand settlement areas.
Young people in Gaza are searching for work, taking on difficult jobs like stone cleaning to find employment opportunities. The situation reflects broader economic challenges facing the population.
Palestinian casualties have risen to over 656 since a ceasefire ended, with at least 20 killed since fighting resumed with Iran. The continued closure of the Rafah crossing is contributing to a critical situation for Gaza's healthcare system.
Israeli hostages remain in Gaza as part of the broader conflict situation. The article references hostages being held as part of war dynamics in the territory.
A Palestinian was killed in an Israeli operation in Gaza's Zeitoun neighborhood, while the Israeli military acknowledged killing three Palestinians in northern Gaza. Talks implementing a ceasefire agreement based on a U.S. proposal have been suspended since last week.
A former Syrian military intelligence official has been charged with crimes against humanity, including killing and torture, in connection with alleged actions in Syria in 2011 and 2012. The individual is now based in the UK and appeared before a British court on the charges.
An article examining the experiences and circumstances of Syria's young people, documenting their memories and the challenging conditions they face.
Approximately 400 families from the Afrin region in rural Aleppo have returned to their homes following an agreement with the SDF (Kurdish-led coalition). The families had been displaced for several years before this return.
The Syrian president issued a decree establishing a committee tasked with preparing infrastructure in damaged areas to facilitate the return of residents to those regions.
Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have agreed to exchange 100 prisoners as part of ongoing post-ceasefire arrangements.
According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, there has been a relative improvement in the situation concerning inmates in Libyan prisons.
The Libyan coast guard rescued 70 undocumented migrants from the Mediterranean Sea off eastern Libya. The migrants were brought to a naval base in Tobruk. The operation was part of efforts to prevent migrant smuggling to Europe.
The International Organization for Migration reported the interception and return of more than 700 migrants to Libya during one week, with over 2,500 intercepted since the start of the year. Among those intercepted were 212 women and 61 children. Libya's coastal waters remain part of one of the world's most dangerous migration routes across the Mediterranean.
A migrant from Sierra Leone was killed in Tunisia. The incident reflects a pattern of hate speech that has escalated into violence against migrants in the country.
Tunisia's law on social and solidarity economy was intended to assist vulnerable groups including women, but has instead produced opposite effects, according to reporting from Nawaat.
Following public pressure from demonstrations, authorities have shifted from facilitating pro-Palestine activities to arresting activists and leaders. The government is now weaponizing corruption charges against supporters of the Palestinian cause and threatening to expand detentions.
BBC Arabic documented testimonies from detainees and deportees of Sudanese and Syrian nationality. Human rights reports describe a broad security campaign targeting refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in Egypt during December and January.
Syrian journalist Samer Mukhtar was deported from Egypt to Syria without being able to retrieve his young Egyptian-national child, despite previous attempts to renew his residency. The case has drawn human rights concerns and solidarity support, and has renewed debate about Egypt's deportation and detention campaigns targeting refugees.
Iraq's judiciary council has indicated intent to prosecute Iran-aligned factions in connection with attacks on embassies, while U.S. military operations against their positions continue across multiple locations.
Military escalation in the Middle East has led to the targeting of water desalination plants, which millions of people depend on for essential services. The attacks on these sensitive infrastructure sites have raised growing concerns about water security in one of the world's driest regions.
Human rights organization DAWN has issued a statement calling on the governments of Qatar and Bahrain to stop restricting freedom of expression during an ongoing regional war.