Israeli military reports soldier casualties in south Lebanon combat
The Israeli military announced the deaths of soldiers during ongoing combat operations in southern Lebanon. The incidents occurred amid continued clashes in the region.
37 stories for 2026-03-27
Lebanon
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Israeli airstrikes and artillery strikes target southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs early Friday, with three missiles reportedly targeting a building in the area. Israeli forces also struck southern and western Lebanese areas, including attacks on a house near Tyre and artillery shelling in Naqoura, Hamoul, and several western villages.
Israel's military operations in Lebanon escalate amid occupation concerns
Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon are intensifying, with reports indicating tactics similar to those used in Gaza. Lebanese civilians express concerns about potential occupation of the country's south.
Israeli attacks kill over 1,100 people in Lebanon in March
At least 1,116 people have been killed and 3,229 injured in Israeli attacks on Lebanon between March 2 and 20, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israeli warplanes and artillery targeted multiple towns and villages across southern Lebanon.
Israel orders forced evacuation of southern Lebanese village
The Israeli military issued forced evacuation orders for residents of Sajd, a village in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate. Residents were ordered to evacuate and move north of the Zahrani River, with the military warning it would act against the village forcefully.
Lebanese filmmaker killed in Israeli strike on al-Nabatiyya
Lebanese filmmaker Hussein Hamoud was killed in an Israeli strike on the al-Nabatiyya area.
Beirut residents live in fear of sudden violence, streets empty at night
Beirut residents are experiencing a state of constant dread as death becomes an unpredictable threat rather than a sudden event. Streets empty at night as people remain confined to their homes, uncertain whether their buildings might be struck. Mere survival has become the measure of happiness.
Israel announces plan for buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Israel has declared its intention to control part of southern Lebanon to establish a buffer zone aimed at distancing fighters of Hezbollah from the border. The announcement has raised Lebanese concerns about potential Israeli military occupation.
Sniper and drone operations escalate in southern Lebanon fighting
Armed clashes involving sniper fire and drone operations are intensifying in southern Lebanon, with direct confrontations and repeated advances along sensitive axes near the Litani River.
Beirut implements security measures for refugee accommodation
Administrative authorities in Beirut have agreed to begin implementing security procedures and measures involving additional military and internal security units, as well as military patrols.
Hezbollah claims targeting of Israeli Merkava tanks in southern operations
Hezbollah announced on Thursday that it targeted ten Israeli Merkava tanks in three southern locations. The statement was released by the Lebanese group.
Israel and southern Lebanon: Is war heading toward permanent displacement?
Al-Akhbar reports on developments concerning Israel and southern Lebanon, raising questions about whether the conflict may lead to permanent displacement of the civilian population in the region.
Over one million displaced persons in Lebanon since Middle East conflict began
The International Organization for Migration reported that more than one million people have been internally displaced within Lebanon. Additionally, more than 130,000 people have crossed the border into Syria since the beginning of the current month.
Israel/Palestine
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Israeli Knesset committee approves death penalty bill for Palestinian convicts
An Israeli Knesset committee has approved a bill that would legalize the death penalty for Palestinian convicts. The legislation represents a significant shift in Israel's criminal justice policy regarding Palestinians.
Podcast reveals Israeli plan to deport Gazans in 1970s
A new podcast series documents a failed Mossad scheme to expel 60,000 Palestinians from Gaza shortly after the occupation began. The series draws parallels between the methods and objectives of that historical plan and contemporary Israeli policies.
Gaza municipalities maintain emergency services amid widespread destruction
Despite extensive damage, Gaza municipalities operate under an emergency management system, relying on temporary maintenance of equipment and coordination with partners to deliver essential services including waste removal in the absence of permanent solutions.
Gaza orphans participate in viral trend amid humanitarian crisis
Children in Gaza camps are participating in a viral trend where they dance with their arms open, symbolizing the absence of parents. According to the report, thousands of orphans in Gaza are engaging with this trend, which has emerged as a response to the loss of their parents.
Israeli military establishes permanent presence in Gaza via military sites
According to reporting, the Israeli military has converted what is known as the "Yellow Line" in Gaza into a permanent field reality by establishing 32 military locations and detention facilities. The operations have reportedly resulted in hundreds of Palestinian casualties over recent months.
Low-intensity airstrikes hit Gaza refugee camps near airport
Low-intensity airstrikes struck Gaza, damaging thousands of tents in refugee camps near the airport. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that continued fighting in the Middle East is impeding aid delivery and worsening conditions for displaced populations.
Rockets fall in three central Israeli locations after Iranian barrage
Missiles launched from Iran struck three locations in central Israel on Friday morning, according to Israeli media reports and official Israeli sources. Iran released a new wave of rockets targeting central Israeli areas.
Iraq
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Seven Iraqi soldiers killed in military base airstrike
Seven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an airstrike targeting a military base in Anbar province, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry.
Military personnel killed in Iraqi airstrike outside combat zones
A military medical unit in western Iraq was hit by an airstrike, killing military personnel. Survivors were left uncertain about the fate of their colleagues in the unit.
Iraqi sources warn of militia practices threatening international isolation
Iraqi sources have warned that practices by state militias threaten to return Iraq to a state of Arab and international isolation, undoing efforts made in recent years to move beyond such a status.
Syria
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Syria bans digital media outlets from operating without official license
A Syrian government decision has prohibited several digital media platforms from conducting any media activities within Syrian territory due to lack of official licensing from the state press authority. The affected outlets include Jessour News, Hashtag, and Al-Dalil.
Syrian civil defense responds to new threats from unexploded ordnance
Syrian civil defense teams continue to respond to reports of unexploded ordnance across Syrian governorates. The threats posed by these remnants present hazards that were not previously anticipated.
Militia abductions reported during commemoration event in Syrian town
According to a media official in Suwayda, a militia known as the "National Guard" affiliated with a local tribal leader abducted six people during a commemoration event for Sultan Pasha al-Atrash in the town of Qaryatayn.
Yemen
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Israeli military announces killing of Houthi naval commander
The Israeli military and U.S. Central Command announced the killing of a naval commander of the Houthi movement in a strike in Abbasiyya port.
Yemenis face economic shocks amid regional conflict and energy targeting
Despite stable prices for basic goods, Yemenis are experiencing economic concerns due to regional warfare and targeting of energy sources. There are calls for supportive economic policies amid the instability.
Security escalation in Aden following militant ambush, mass arrests reported
An ambush killed members of Houthi-aligned forces in Aden, prompting a security escalation. Arrests have been made and weapon smuggling has been seized in Hadramawt. Government efforts to unify security agencies in Aden are ongoing.
Libya
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Libyan human rights groups demand release of detained political activist
Human rights organizations in Libya are calling for the release of activist Al-Mehdi Abdel-Ati, who was arrested by internal security forces. The groups are urging the attorney general to quickly investigate the circumstances of his detention.
Young Libyan man vanishes after years of enforced disappearance
Ali Mahmoud Abdel-Azim disappeared in Libya over two years ago, leaving his family searching without answers. His case is one of hundreds involving young people who set out seeking migration opportunities but instead face abduction and violations.
Egypt
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Egyptian activist detained pending investigation into false news charges
Egyptian authorities ordered the detention of engineer and activist Tamer Shirin Shawky for four days pending investigation. He faces accusations of publishing false news and insulting a public official on Facebook, according to his lawyer.
Kuwait
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Kuwait and UAE report intercepting rockets and drones
Kuwait and the UAE announced on Friday that they were targeted by rocket and drone attacks. Kuwait's military stated that air defenses intercepted the incoming strikes, with explosions heard across the country resulting from the defensive response.
UAE
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Rocket debris kills two, injures three in Abu Dhabi
UAE authorities reported that two people were killed and three others injured in Abu Dhabi after rocket debris fell in the area. Several vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
Regional
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UN spokesperson opposes detention of journalists for their views on Iran war
A UN spokesperson stated that journalists and political activists should not be detained based on their opinions or writings, emphasizing this principle applies universally regardless of which party carries out the arrests.
WHO seeks alternative routes for emergency medical supplies to crisis regions
A World Health Organization official stated that the organization is working to establish alternative pathways to transport emergency medical supplies from its Dubai hub to crisis areas, including Lebanon, using longer overland routes.
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