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49 stories for 2026-03-24

Israel/Palestine 17
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Reuters Middle East

Israeli civilian killed in Lebanon border fighting struck by Israeli fire

An Israeli civilian who died during the Lebanon border conflict was killed by Israeli fire, according to Reuters reporting.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Reuters Middle East

Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza

Israeli airstrikes resulted in four deaths in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Middle East Eye

Iranian airstrikes injure six in Tel Aviv, cause widespread damage

At least six people were injured in Tel Aviv following Iranian airstrikes, according to Israeli media reports. A munition carrying approximately 100 kilograms of explosives impacted central Tel Aviv, causing significant damage to buildings and vehicles in the area.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· The New Arab

Israel accused of torturing Gaza toddler to coerce father's confession

The New Arab reports allegations that Israel tortured a Gaza toddler in an attempt to force a confession from the child's father.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· BBC Middle East

Palestinian homes attacked by settlers following teenager's death

Violence erupted after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly struck by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. The incident has led to attacks on Palestinian homes.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· Middle East Monitor

Germany backs EU sanctions over settler violence in West Bank

Germany has supported European Union sanctions in response to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· +972 Magazine

Israeli prison lockdown bars lawyer access to Palestinian detainee

Israel has implemented a prison lockdown at the start of the Iran war, restricting lawyer visits and preventing detainees from communicating with their legal representatives. A Palestinian woman detained in an Israeli prison has been left without external legal advocacy during this restriction.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· France 24 Arabic

UN expert warns of systematic torture of Palestinians by Israel

A UN expert has warned of what she describes as systematic torture of Palestinians by Israel, characterizing it as state policy. She criticized the international community's silence on the issue and rejected Israeli delegation claims of bias and politicization.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· France 24 Arabic

Settler violence against Palestinians escalates in occupied West Bank

According to a journalist and research center director, attacks by settlers against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have increased. The source attributes this to Israeli state policies and criticizes European responses as inadequate, noting that international pressure has not deterred the escalation despite diplomatic focus on other regional tensions.

⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· Al-Quds Al-Arabi

Palestinian official reports settler attacks have reduced cave dwellers to 1,500

A Palestinian official responsible for settlements and caves in Tubas governorate in the northern West Bank stated that the Palestinian presence in northern cave areas has significantly declined over years. He attributed this decline to escalating settler attacks and procedures imposed by the Israeli occupation army on Palestinian residents in these areas.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Daraj Media

Southern residents endure repeated destruction, seek basic survival

Residents in southern areas have had their homes destroyed multiple times and repeatedly rebuilt them. People in villages like Ain Ibil no longer seek weapons or military solutions, but simply hope to survive. The ongoing destruction is described as continuous deterioration rather than isolated bombardment, with residents struggling against what appears to be an unrelenting cycle.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Six people wounded in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv

Six people sustained minor injuries following an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, according to the Red Star of David organization.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli settlers continue widespread attacks in West Bank

Israeli settlers carried out violent and extensive attacks in the West Bank on Tuesday, burning multiple Palestinian-owned homes and facilities across several locations.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli soldier killed in northern border incident, military confirms

The Israeli military announced on Monday that an Israeli civilian was killed near the northern border with Lebanon after being struck by gunfire from his own unit's position.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Akhbar

Detainees released on Eid as enemy vents anger in Gaza

Detainees have been released on Eid, according to the report. The source indicates military operations continue in Gaza.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Akhbar

Armed group clashes with settlers amid security concerns

An armed group engaged in confrontations with settlers. The incident raises questions about security measures and their effectiveness in the affected area.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Akhbar

Settlers demand immediate evacuation amid government concerns

According to Al-Akhbar, settlers are calling for immediate evacuation while the government expresses concerns about worst-case scenarios.

Lebanon 15
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Human Rights Watch

Israeli forces expand operations in southern Lebanon amid displacement concerns

Israeli forces have expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon after indicating intentions to forcibly displace residents and destroy civilian homes, according to Human Rights Watch. The operations include strikes on civilian infrastructure in the region.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· France 24 Arabic

Israeli airstrike hits residential building in Beirut suburb

An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential apartment in the Hazmieh area near Beirut, according to France 24 Arabic. The strike occurred following a period of warnings affecting Beirut and its southern suburbs.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Araby Al-Jadeed

White phosphorus used in Israeli operations in Lebanon

Israeli forces have employed white phosphorus in operations in Lebanon. The use of this munition raises concerns about civilian harm and international humanitarian law compliance.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Quds Al-Arabi

Israeli airstrike kills 4, injures 4 in southern Lebanon town

An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in SalaΚΏa, a town in southern Lebanon, resulting in 4 deaths and 4 injuries.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Quds Al-Arabi

Israeli strike on central Lebanon town kills two, wounds five

An Israeli airstrike on the town of Bishamoum in Aalayh district, central Mount Lebanon, killed two people and injured five on Wednesday morning, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The ministry did not provide additional details about those targeted.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli military detains armed fighters in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military announced the detention of armed fighters from a group affiliated with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following their surrender.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli strikes hit east Beirut; escalation reported on southern border

Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential apartment in the Hazmieh area of east Beirut. The southern front is experiencing rapid escalation.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Military buildup continues on Lebanon-Israel border amid tensions

Israeli military mobilization remains significant along the Lebanese border despite ongoing military posturing. Military assessments indicate current developments are constrained by operational limitations.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Hezbollah escalates rhetoric, threatens Lebanese government amid military operations

Hezbollah leaders have decided to escalate their messaging and issue threats directed at the Lebanese government, occurring in parallel with military operations the group is conducting. The escalation represents a shift in the group's internal political positioning.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli military reports airstrike targeting Iranian military unit in Beirut

The Israeli military announced it conducted an airstrike in Beirut targeting a member of an Iranian military unit. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt warns against destruction of Lebanese infrastructure

Egypt has stated that the deliberate destruction of infrastructure in Lebanon represents an Israeli policy of collective punishment.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon hit by projectile

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that its headquarters in Naqoura was struck by a projectile on Tuesday. UNIFIL attributed the strike to a non-state actor.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli airstrikes destroy bridge in southern Lebanon

Israeli military aircraft destroyed a bridge in the town of Qaqayya in southern Lebanon on Tuesday. The bridge connects the Nabatiyeh area to Wadi al-Hajayr and surrounding regions.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Akhbar

UN medical assistance shipment arrives in Lebanon with European funding

A shipment of medical assistance from the United Nations has been delivered to Lebanon with European funding support.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· L'Orient Today

Israeli strike on Lebanon kills one person

An Israeli strike on Hazmieh in Lebanon resulted in one death. Israel stated the strike targeted an IRGC member.

Iraq 5
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Reuters Middle East

Airstrikes on Iraqi PMF site kill 10 including Anbar commander

Airstrikes targeting a Shi'ite PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces) site in Iraq resulted in at least 10 deaths, including a commander from Anbar province.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al Jazeera Arabic

Seven killed in Iraq cave operation against Popular Mobilization Forces

Seven people, including a commander of Popular Mobilization Forces operations in Anbar, were killed in a cave in Jowiya. The United States escalated military operations against Popular Mobilization Forces positions and facilities in Iraq following strikes on its bases, coinciding with increased regional tensions regarding Iran.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Airstrikes kill 10 fighters in Iraq's Anbar province

According to security and health sources, airstrikes targeted a position belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Anbar province in western Iraq on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 fighters.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian forces reported deploying to Iraq amid regional escalation

Following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and a coalition including the United States and Israel, officers from Iran's Quds Force are reportedly flowing into Iraq to manage what the source describes as proxy warfare operations.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq: Attacks on PMU continue as coalition advisors withdraw

Attacks on Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) positions in Iraq continue, while reports indicate most international coalition military advisors are being withdrawn from joint operations command in Baghdad.

Syria 4
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al Jazeera Arabic

Syrian woman in Yarmouk camp seeks justice for family killed by armed groups

A woman named Amina Marwa remains displaced in Yarmouk camp in Syria, having lost her husband and four children to armed groups allied with the Syrian government over a decade ago. She continues to search for accountability for their deaths.

πŸ•οΈ Refugees, displacement & migrant rights Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Residents of Syrian town return home after mine clearance agreement

Residents of al-Shuyukh, a town near Ain al-Arab in northern Syria, are gradually returning to their homes following a security agreement and mine clearance operation. Despite extensive destruction and shortages of basic services, families are beginning to resettle in the area.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli forces raid southern Golan Heights, detain five civilians

An Israeli military unit raided the Golan Heights region in southern Syria on Monday, according to news reports. Five civilians were reportedly detained during the operation.

πŸ•οΈ Refugees, displacement & migrant rights Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey negotiates transfer of over 250 women and children from ISIS camp in Syria

Turkish sources have revealed negotiations with Damascus to transfer over 250 women and children of Turkish nationality from the Roj camp in northeastern Syria during the coming months.

Yemen 2
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Houthis impose mandatory donations in Sanaa countryside

The Houthis are forcing residents in rural Sanaa to make financial contributions and donations to support their military operations. The forced collections are depleting household resources and affecting the agricultural sector, amid concerns about deepening economic crisis and reduced chances for peace.

πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Al-Akhbar

Yemen civil war's open wounds persist in collective memory

Al-Akhbar reports on ongoing divisions in Yemen related to the civil war, noting that divisive rhetoric continues to shape national discourse and collective memory of the conflict.

Bahrain 1
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain reports interception of Iranian drones and missiles

Bahrain's military announced that its air defense systems intercepted 36 Iranian drones and missiles launched at the country.

Egypt 1
♀️ Women's rights & gender-based violence Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Man kills mother and five siblings in Alexandria, Egypt

A tragic incident occurred in the Karmouz neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt, in which a man killed his mother and five siblings. The man subsequently attempted to take his own life but was rescued.

Libya 1
πŸ’₯ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Armed clashes erupt in Libya's Zawiya between rival local groups

Armed clashes broke out in the Libyan city of Zawiya between two rival local groups on Sunday evening in scattered areas across the city. Light weapons were used in the fighting between the groups.

Sudan 1
♀️ Women's rights & gender-based violence Β· Daraj Media

Sudan revives stoning sentences for women amid ongoing conflict

Death sentences by stoning have been issued against two women in Sudan in recent months, raising concerns about judicial independence and the application of laws from the previous Islamist regime. The cases highlight questions about the separation of powers, political interference in the judiciary, and women's status within the justice system during a period of active conflict and institutional collapse.

Regional 2
⛓️ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence Β· Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran executes individuals arrested during January protests

Iran's chief judiciary official announced that final verdicts have been carried out against civilians arrested during protests earlier this year.

πŸ•οΈ Refugees, displacement & migrant rights Β· Al-Akhbar

Sheltering refugees criminalized in Middle Eastern context

According to Al-Akhbar, there are concerns about legal measures that criminalize the provision of refuge or shelter to displaced persons.