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Mohammad al-Malhi was killed in a surge of settler violence in the West Bank, making him the seventh Palestinian killed by settlers since the start of the war with Iran. A Palestinian was also killed during an Israeli military operation north of Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
Israeli restrictions on Palestinian movement have worsened, including the shutdown of medical corridors in Gaza and increased limitations on freedom of movement in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. International protective presence by activists has become less effective at deterring violence from settlers and soldiers. The situation has deteriorated significantly since October 2023, alongside destruction of Gaza's food production capacity.
Three Palestinians, including a child, were killed by occupation forces gunfire in the West Bank in a single day. Palestinian authorities warned of an imminent forced displacement threat targeting approximately 200 Palestinian families in Jerusalem.
Israel's military reported detecting rockets launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time since the start of fighting on February 28, after Houthi threats to join combat. Iranian strikes on a Saudi military base injured 12 U.S. soldiers. Missile and drone attacks also targeted the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran expanded on its 29th day.
Warnings have been issued regarding an environmental and health catastrophe in central and southern Gaza resulting from waste dumping.
Small Iranian rockets have been falling on Israel and the West Bank nearly daily for about a month, according to reports. The strikes serve as a testament to Middle Eastern tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Israel's ambassador to Washington informed the Foreign Ministry that settler attacks have become a significant topic in American society, generating widespread anger and criticism.
Witnesses have reported an airstrike on a residential apartment in the Shati refugee camp in Gaza.
Reports indicate concerns about significant civilian casualties related to a Gaza plan, with divisions emerging among observers regarding its implications.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The National Security Committee of the Israeli Knesset approved a bill permitting the execution of Palestinian prisoners after amendments. The legislation has been scheduled for further votes in the coming weeks.
There has been a surge of attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages across the occupied West Bank territory. Palestinian communities warn of diminishing safety in the region.
An Israeli court has determined that a Palestinian minor likely died of starvation while in custody. The finding raises serious concerns about conditions and treatment of detainees.
Israeli authorities executed eviction orders against 11 Palestinian families in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem on Wednesday, displacing them in favor of settlers. According to the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories, the evictions represent the beginning of a wider displacement wave affecting approximately 2,200 people in Silwan who face threats of forced removal, including 90 families in the Batn al-Hawa area.
Violence by Israeli settlers in Palestinian territories is described as an ongoing source of tension in the region. Palestinians express concerns about the escalation of such incidents.
A settlement project called "Umayrimim" is accused of colonial investment activity targeting thousands of dunams of land in southern Hebilla. The expansion appears to involve extensive land appropriation in the area.
A worker was killed and 19 others were injured in an incident in the southern West Bank.
Rocket fire into central Israel resulted in six injuries and property damage, according to reports.
A new Saudi humanitarian convoy carrying large quantities of food aid arrived in Gaza on Wednesday. The shipment was provided by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Work.
Political stalemate regarding Gaza's future has not prevented Israel from continuing assassinations of military leaders, according to reports. These operations reportedly rely on surveillance devices for targeting.
Israeli police reported killing a Palestinian youth during a nighttime arrest operation in Jabal al-Mukaber, East Jerusalem. According to the police statement, the individual allegedly attempted to seize a weapon from an officer during the operation.
Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, while the Israeli military conducted raids across the West Bank and occupied Jerusalem. Reports also document looting of public and private property in Gaza during the conflict. In Lebanon, displaced families in Beirut face severe shortages of basic necessities, prompting volunteer initiatives to provide essential supplies.
UN experts have urged Israel to release a detained Gaza doctor, citing reports of severe torture. The call represents international concern over the treatment of the detainee.
Israeli settlers are expanding into Areas B and A of the West Bank, which are nominally under Palestinian Authority jurisdiction, displacing Palestinian communities. This expansion follows decades of settler consolidation in Area C.
A report questions whether UNRWA is effectively addressing the needs and circumstances of Palestinian refugees.
Israeli media outlets have reported suicide attempts occurring in settlements in the northern region. The reports indicate these incidents are happening away from public scrutiny.
Approximately a year and a half after the occupation's closure of the Rafah crossing, people are beginning to return to Gaza. The article examines conditions at the Rafah crossing and accounts from returning residents about the state of the territory.
On February 18, the first day of Ramadan, approximately 30 Israeli settlers attacked the eastern outskirts of Mukhmas, a Palestinian village of about 1,200 people located north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank.
An Israeli civilian who died during the Lebanon border conflict was killed by Israeli fire, according to Reuters reporting.
Israeli airstrikes resulted in four deaths in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials.
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.
The New Arab reports allegations that Israel tortured a Gaza toddler in an attempt to force a confession from the child's father.
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.
Germany has supported European Union sanctions in response to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Six people sustained minor injuries following an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, according to the Red Star of David organization.
Israeli settlers carried out violent and extensive attacks in the West Bank on Tuesday, burning multiple Palestinian-owned homes and facilities across several locations.
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.
Detainees have been released on Eid, according to the report. The source indicates military operations continue in Gaza.
An armed group engaged in confrontations with settlers. The incident raises questions about security measures and their effectiveness in the affected area.
According to Al-Akhbar, settlers are calling for immediate evacuation while the government expresses concerns about worst-case scenarios.
The Palestinian Red Crescent reported that two men were shot by Israeli occupation forces in Tulkarm in the northern West Bank. One man, aged 53, was shot in the neck and chest; the other, aged 54, was shot in the foot. Both received live ammunition injuries from Israeli forces.
Iranian missile and drone attacks targeted multiple locations across central Israel, resulting in scores of injuries. Gulf air defenses responded to intercept further attacks. Israeli officials reported 15 people injured in the strikes on Sunday.
Israeli settlers carried out attacks on Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, damaging property and targeting people. The violence followed the death of an 18-year-old settler who was reportedly hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian. Four Palestinians were killed in Gaza during the same period.
Children from Gaza are being denied access to cancer treatment in the West Bank due to identity document restrictions. At least one child with leukemia has been prevented from receiving medical care because of his origin.
Israeli extremists have conducted extensive attacks across more than 20 locations in the West Bank, reportedly in retaliation for Iranian strikes.
Egypt has expressed significant concern about an escalating pattern of violent acts carried out by settlers in the West Bank.
A Palestinian man has reported being sexually assaulted by Israeli settlers in front of his family. According to reports, Israeli settlers have been documented discussing escalating violence against Palestinians in private communications.
Israel has conducted strikes targeting both the civilian and military wings of Hezbollah in an effort to dismantle the organization.
Soroka Hospital in Beersheba reported treating 150 people following rocket attacks on the southern Israeli cities of Arad and Dimona. The attacks struck populated areas, with patients admitted for injuries of unspecified severity. The strikes occur amid ongoing exchanges between Israel and Iran involving repeated missile fire in recent days.
Israeli authorities have dropped all charges against soldiers who were filmed abusing a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman. The decision has been characterized as undermining accountability within Israel's military justice system.
A person was killed following rocket fire from Lebanon that struck the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel, according to Israeli media reports. The incident occurred after what sources describe as a rocket attack originating from Lebanese territory.
Iranian attacks resulted in the collapse of defense systems and over 200 casualties reported killed and wounded in targeted areas of southern occupied territories, according to the Revolutionary Guards.
International diplomatic missions have condemned violence by settler militias and attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, holding Israel responsible for protecting Palestinians as the occupying power. European Union delegations issued a joint statement calling for an end to settler violence, land seizures, and forced displacement of Palestinians.
A parent of a child from Gaza's Khdeij area is calling for his son's return from Egypt after more than two years of separation. The article highlights the plight of Gaza families with children displaced across borders.
According to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, 39 Palestinian mothers continue to be held in detention by occupation forces.
War continues to affect Eid observances in Gaza, particularly following Israel's tightened restrictions on goods entering the territory, citing security concerns. The conflict's impact on civilian life persists as aid access remains constrained.
A Palestinian youth was shot by Israeli forces during an operation in Beit Awa, south of Hebron in the southern West Bank, on Saturday morning. Five others were arrested during the operation.
The UN special rapporteur on Palestinian territories has accused Israel of engaging in systematic torture practices against Palestinians. The allegation was made by the rapporteur in a recent statement.
FIFA announced it will not take action against the Israeli Football Association over the participation of clubs based in illegal settlements in Israeli leagues. Amnesty International's Head of Economic and Social Justice stated that FIFA's refusal to act violates its own rules and international law.
Switzerland has condemned what it describes as extremist settler violence occurring in the West Bank and has called on Israel to take action to address the situation.
Human Rights Watch reports that aid reaching Gaza has declined, exacerbating hunger and health system collapse. Hundreds of thousands of people remain displaced in destroyed camps and shelters amid absence of basic services.
A report highlights the suffering of Palestinian workers who attempt to cross the West Bank barrier illegally to reach Israel for work. The excerpt notes that over 120,000 Palestinians were barred from working in Israel after October 7, 2023. Facing a two-year conflict and starvation policies, Palestinians have limited economic options beyond illegal border crossings, where some have been killed by Israeli military gunfire.
Despite escalating violence in the West Bank, Jewish settlers and Palestinian activists met during Ramadan to launch a rare solidarity initiative together.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Gaza are taking place amid difficult circumstances. The report indicates that festive observances are being overshadowed by challenging conditions in the territory.
The Israeli military announced Friday that it killed the head of the intelligence unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC Basij) and a spokesman for the IRGC.
Muslims in Jerusalem were prevented from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Eid al-Fitr celebrations on Friday, with the mosque's entrances remaining closed. The restriction dampened what would otherwise be a joyful occasion for the community.
Three Palestinian women were killed in a beauty salon in the southern West Bank during an Iranian missile attack. Others were injured in the strike, and a Thai worker was also killed by falling shrapnel in Israel.
Israeli settlers have been accused of sexually assaulting a Palestinian in front of their family, according to Middle East Monitor.
The UN has warned of ethnic cleansing amid the displacement of 36,000 Palestinians in the West Bank.
Children orphaned by the war in Gaza face Eid celebrations without families. Many have lost parents and relatives, with thousands now without family members to mark the holiday with them.
The Israeli military continues to violate a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, resulting in four additional deaths. The Rafah crossing has been partially reopened to allow a limited number of patients through. Since the ceasefire agreement began, the death toll has reached 681 people.
Gaza is preparing to observe Eid al-Fitr amid severe humanitarian challenges. The territory faces soaring prices, food shortages, a blockade, and daily casualties. Most central and historic markets in Gaza have been destroyed during the conflict, though informal markets operating from temporary stalls have emerged to meet basic needs.
Israeli authorities blocked Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem on Friday, marking the first such prohibition since the 1967 occupation. Israeli police deployed heavily throughout Jerusalem's Old City and erected iron barriers at entrances to prevent worshippers from accessing the mosque.
Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Gaza City, according to reports from the Civil Defense Authority and hospitals in the Gaza Strip.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that it attacked refineries in Haifa and Ashdod using missiles. The second source references this as the 65th wave of attacks.
After 19 days of closure, the Rafah crossing has reopened from the Palestinian side. The reopening has prompted renewed discussion about humanitarian corridors, with preparations underway for the return of Palestinians who had been treated outside the Gaza Strip.
The head of the Israeli military has expressed concern about allegations of crimes by settler militias in the West Bank, stating that these groups are targeting Palestinians with killing and torture.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened today, marking the first time the border has reopened since the start of the Israeli-American conflict.
Three Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed and 13 others injured when missile fragments struck a hair salon near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday night. Medical teams responded to the incident, with two of the injured reported to be in critical condition. The injured were taken to hospitals in Hebron.
Israeli military strikes have killed Palestinians in Gaza, including at least three people in one incident. The strikes occur as tensions strain an existing truce arrangement, with regional tensions involving Iran affecting the stability of ceasefire agreements.
An ambulance authority reported that a foreign worker was killed in central Israel as a result of an Iranian missile strike. The death occurred during a rocket barrage launched by Iran.
Palestinian citizens of Israel lack adequate protection from missile fire due to longstanding neglect of their communities. Simultaneously, police are conducting arrests targeting expressions of dissent among this population.
Children in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr under wartime conditions, playing with makeshift plastic toys on streets instead of traditional games and celebrations. The scene illustrates the loss of childhood and normal life in the Gaza Strip during the conflict.
UNICEF announced an urgent internal investigation following Israeli allegations that products intended as humanitarian aid to Gaza were being smuggled. The investigation was opened after Israel reported discovering what it described as an attempted diversion of goods within one of the organization's shipments.
Residents of Gaza are experiencing significant life pressures while contending with concerns about neglect. The situation reflects growing worries about conditions in the territory.
Displaced residents in Gaza's makeshift camps marked a holiday celebration. The report focuses on conditions in displacement camps where Palestinians are sheltering.
Israeli police attacked journalists in occupied East Jerusalem, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The head of the Israeli military has criticized escalating attacks by settlers in the occupied West Bank, describing acts of violence against soldiers and civilians as ethically unacceptable.
The American-Israeli conflict with Iran has worsened the Palestinian Authority's financial situation, leaving it unable to pay more than half of employee salaries before Eid al-Fitr.
Israel has escalated targeted killings against Palestinian armed faction leaders in Gaza for the fourth consecutive day, according to regional reporting. The operations have primarily focused on field commanders from Hamas-affiliated military wings.
Israeli military advancement efforts are encountering difficulties, according to reporting from Al-Akhbar.
An Iranian missile barrage struck central Israel, killing two people near Tel Aviv in Ramat Gan and causing extensive property damage to buildings and vehicles across the region. Israel's health ministry reported 192 people injured over the past 24 hours. Iran said four people were killed and eight wounded in US-Israeli strikes on rural areas in Lorestan province.
Israeli forces attacked worshippers and arrested several youths in Jerusalem. No additional details about the incident are provided in the source material.
Settlers attacked Palestinians and activists in the herding community of Humsa in the Jordan Valley, tying up and beating them and sexually assaulting one man. The incident is part of a broader wave of attacks in the area.
Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israeli targets, resulting in casualties in the Ramata Gan area and significant damage to a Qatari power station. Additional missiles struck the Holon region, causing further damage and casualties.
The Israeli military and Shin Bet security service announced on Monday that they killed a commander of Hamas's naval organization in northern Gaza. The deceased was identified as Younis Muhammad Hussein Alyan, who led the maritime unit.
Hamas is conducting discussions in Cairo regarding a Gaza ceasefire agreement. The talks occur as Israel remains engaged in conflict with Iran, deviating from commitments related to a Gaza ceasefire accord.
American critic Edward Said, of Palestinian origin, observed that much of exile life involves compensating for profound loss by creating a new world. The article reflects on the experiences and displacement of Palestinian refugees.
For the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago, residents are making preparations for Eid al-Fitr, including purchasing new clothes for children. However, celebrations are tempered by widespread anxiety about the humanitarian situation.
A film titled "Gaza Grad" documents the experiences of survivors who have fled Gaza, examining the deep psychological and humanitarian transformations they face as they cope with loss and attempt to rebuild their lives in exile.
The United Nations called on Israel to impose an immediate halt to settlement expansion in the West Bank. The appeal comes amid concerns about displacement of Palestinians, with reports indicating 36,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the West Bank over the past year.
Six people were killed in West Bank violence involving settlers during March. The incident occurred in a settlement area.
Israeli evacuation orders have forced the displacement of more than 370,000 children in Lebanon, according to UN statements. More than a million people overall have been displaced in the country as families are uprooted from their homes.
More than 400 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, according to sources cited by Reuters. Lebanese health authorities reported six people killed and eight wounded in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Israel is expanding its ground offensive in Lebanon and planning a security zone, with evacuation orders now covering large areas of southern Lebanon up to the Zahrani River. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has warned that Lebanon faces an escalating humanitarian crisis that risks becoming a catastrophe, approximately one month into the conflict.
Israeli military aircraft carried out multiple strikes across Lebanon on Friday morning, targeting towns in the Nabatieh district and Bekaa Valley regions. Strikes were reported on Haboush, Kfar Tebnit, Yahmar, Zifta Valley, and Arab Salim, according to reports from Al Jazeera and regional media.
Hezbollah announced it lured Israeli forces into an ambush, reporting casualties among Israeli soldiers. Israeli airstrikes continued across dozens of towns in Lebanon in response to the clashes.
Human Rights Watch and other organizations allege that Israel illegally deployed white phosphorus ammunition over residential areas in Shaqra, southern Lebanon on March 3, 2026. Associated Press video footage documented Israeli aircraft spraying phosphorus in multiple locations across Lebanon, including the coastal city of Tyre. White phosphorus is an internationally restricted chemical substance banned for military use.
A report addresses human rights issues in Lebanon.
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a medical center in Kafr Tibnit in southern Lebanon on Saturday, resulting in one death and four injuries. The strike hit the health center located in Nabatieh Governorate.
Hezbollah announced direct confrontations with Israeli forces in the villages of Qreitain in southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
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Lebanon has reported a significant toll of civilian casualties, with 1,142 deaths and 3,315 wounded recorded, according to Megaphone News.
The Israeli military announced the deaths of soldiers during ongoing combat operations in southern Lebanon. The incidents occurred amid continued clashes in the region.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hussein Hamoud was killed in an Israeli strike on the al-Nabatiyya area.
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 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.
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.
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 announced on Thursday that it targeted ten Israeli Merkava tanks in three southern locations. The statement was released by the Lebanese group.
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.
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.
Israeli strikes have expanded across multiple axes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah capabilities and field operations. The group continues to carry out intensive operations as part of the broader conflict.
Israeli actions have resulted in the deaths of Lebanese academics. There are calls for protection measures to be put in place.
A report alleges that Israel is employing tactics similar to those used in Gaza, including the destruction of water infrastructure in Lebanon.
Israeli shelling has forced residents to evacuate Arabsalim in southern Lebanon, but three young men from the village chose to stay behind. They refused to leave in order to protect their community's property and maintain a connection with residents who evacuated.
Lebanon is experiencing intensifying armed conflict with significant civilian harm. Recent reports document over 1,000 deaths and thousands of injuries from the ongoing violence.
The father of a girl killed in Israeli attacks has spoken about his daughter's life and death. The account documents the loss of a civilian child in the conflict.
Israel is besieging Bint Jbeil, a major city in southern Lebanon near the border, through blockades from three directions. The siege includes control of the Maroun al-Ras axis from the east and surrounding areas from the north.
Confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah entered a more expansive and complex phase on Wednesday, with unprecedented intensification of air raids accompanying the military operations.
The Lebanese military announced that parts of Iranian rockets fell across wide geographic areas of Lebanese territory.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least nine people. The strikes hit the town of Adloun and a Palestinian refugee camp in the Sidon area, as well as the town of Hoboush.
Reports indicate an escalation in hostilities in southern and eastern areas, with attacks targeting infrastructure facilities.
Israel's defense minister announced plans to establish a security buffer zone extending 30 kilometers into southern Lebanon to the Litani River, stating that displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return until northern Israel is deemed safe. Human Rights Watch accused Israel of committing war crimes in Lebanon. Hezbollah responded by vowing to fight to prevent Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
At least nine people were killed in three Israeli strikes targeting southern Lebanon on March 26. The attacks occurred amid broader regional tensions, with oil markets reacting to Iran's announcement of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reports of a U.S. peace proposal being submitted to Tehran.
The conflict between Hezbollah and the Israeli military has intensified, with Israel's stated objective to establish a security zone extending to the Litani River. Hezbollah has responded with pledges to continue fighting.
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.
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.
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.
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in Salaʿa, a town in southern Lebanon, resulting in 4 deaths and 4 injuries.
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.
The Israeli military announced the detention of armed fighters from a group affiliated with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following their surrender.
Israeli airstrikes targeted a residential apartment in the Hazmieh area of east Beirut. The southern front is experiencing rapid escalation.
Israeli military mobilization remains significant along the Lebanese border despite ongoing military posturing. Military assessments indicate current developments are constrained by operational limitations.
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.
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.
Egypt has stated that the deliberate destruction of infrastructure in Lebanon represents an Israeli policy of collective punishment.
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.
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.
A shipment of medical assistance from the United Nations has been delivered to Lebanon with European funding support.
An Israeli strike on Hazmieh in Lebanon resulted in one death. Israel stated the strike targeted an IRGC member.
Israeli forces struck a main bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon and issued orders for the destruction of homes near the border. Israel is expanding ground and air operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, raising concerns about a potential large-scale ground invasion.
Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers at positions in southern Lebanon and attacked convoys of occupation forces in Maroun al-Ras and al-Zaatara in the occupied Golan Heights. The group also shelled the Kiryat Shmona settlement.
Lebanese-American communications are underway to achieve a ceasefire in an open-ended conflict with an uncertain endpoint. Israeli ground operations are intensifying in Lebanon, with violent clashes continuing in the south. The Lebanese Prime Minister has stated he will not yield to what he characterizes as blackmail, though he is not calling for direct confrontation.
The Israeli military announced it killed a commander of the special forces unit "Radwan Force," an elite unit affiliated with Hezbollah, along with other members of the group in southern Lebanon.
Most residents of Christian villages in southern Lebanon remain in their homes under American and papal guarantees, conditional on Hezbollah elements not relocating there.
Municipal authorities in Lebanon have requested measures to protect displaced persons and local residents. The reports indicate concerns about housing and shelter availability for displaced populations in areas including Sidon.
Israel has stated aims to erase border villages, with references to operations in Rafah and Beit Hanoun, and has cut off Sour from the rest of Lebanon.
Updated casualty figures from Lebanon indicate 1,029 deaths and 2,786 wounded, according to Megaphone News reporting.
Despite extensive destruction in Baalbek and displacement of some residents, many inhabitants have chosen to remain in the city. Residents are preparing traditional Eid al-Fitr celebrations, including making the region's famous sweets and pastries.
The city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon is experiencing difficult humanitarian conditions due to ongoing fighting between the Israeli military and Hezbollah. Shelling and destruction have displaced residents, though some have chosen to remain. Volunteer first responders continue working in dangerous conditions to assist those who have not left the area.
Hezbollah announced on Sunday morning that it carried out 14 attacks using rockets, missiles, and anti-tank shells targeting Israeli military concentrations in southern Lebanon. The group's military media released a series of statements documenting the attacks, which also included rocket fire at various times from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Israeli ground forces reached the outskirts of Naqoura, a coastal town in southern Lebanon, in what was described as the first attack on this axis. The advance sparked direct armed clashes in the area.
An Israeli airstrike damaged the Cultural Center for the Book, a publishing house in southern Beirut, Lebanon. The strike destroyed the facility's book warehouse and headquarters, leaving the publisher in shock.
Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon, with fighting reported in multiple areas including the towns of al-Khiyam and al-Naqoura. Clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah are ongoing across multiple fronts. The conflict is deepening Lebanon's economic crisis, with the Lebanese economy facing additional strain from the ongoing violence.
The Israeli military announced it was conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut early Saturday. A military spokesman issued a warning to residents of Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate ahead of the strikes.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Friday killed at least 20 people and wounded 57, according to Lebanese authorities. Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed 1,021 people and wounded 2,641, with 134,616 displaced people registered in shelters. The attacks continued with strikes on southern Beirut.
As Israeli strikes continue on Lebanon, the number of displaced people grows and shelter centers face resource constraints. Lebanese citizens have converted part of a shelter center into a school to provide education for displaced children.
Women and girls in Lebanon are experiencing significant suffering during the war and displacement, with challenges compounded by collapsing services. In southern Lebanon's Nabatieh, displaced residents face difficult humanitarian conditions as shelling continues, with local rescue centers distributing food assistance to families remaining in the city. Displaced families and those in shelters are marking Eid al-Fitr outside their normal circumstances.
Young Lebanese have been forced to grow up before their time as a result of ongoing wars and compounding crises affecting the country.
Israeli military forces have renewed attacks on the Tents and Medicine axes in Lebanon and resumed operations along the Maros al-Ras axis. The military has also opened a new axis in the western sector toward the town of Naqoura.
Hezbollah has reported losing 350 members since the beginning of a new phase of warfare. The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has seen shifts in media management, particularly regarding coverage of combatant casualties.
Children in Lebanon are experiencing deep psychological shocks amid escalating conflict and mass displacement. Humanitarian workers are attempting to restore a sense of security and normalcy to affected children's lives.
Conflict and displacement are affecting many people in Lebanon as they prepare for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Dozens of healthcare workers and first responders in Lebanon have been killed or injured since March 2, 2026, amid escalating Israeli military attacks. Israel has alleged without evidence that ambulances and healthcare sites are being used for military activities and may be targeted. Lebanese offices and publishing houses are also under attack, with civil society initiatives launched to protect them.
Displaced persons from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley are spending Eid al-Fitr in cramped accommodation centers far from their homes and families. The shelters face economic and service pressures while residents cope with the loss of normal holiday celebrations.
The Israeli military has renewed calls for residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes as strikes intensify across towns and villages in the region. Israel stated it has begun bombing bridges on the Litani River to prevent Hezbollah fighters from transporting weapons. A major power plant in southern Lebanon has been taken offline following Israeli strikes.
An analysis examines how conflict has transformed discussions about weapons in Lebanon, deepening divisions and intensifying rhetoric. The piece argues that digital spaces have become additional arenas for conflict where language is weaponized, delegitimizing opponents, and sometimes serving as symbolic prelude to violence.
Israel carried out airstrikes on villages in southern Lebanon, resulting in injuries according to Lebanon's official news agency.
Russia has accused the Israeli military of conducting a targeted attack that resulted in injuries to two journalists working for the RT news channel in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred following what Russia describes as a precision strike in the region.
An Israeli attack on southern Lebanon on Thursday resulted in the shutdown of a main electricity transmission station, according to Lebanon's electricity authority. The strike damaged critical infrastructure in the Sultaniyeh area, taking a primary power facility offline.
A Lebanese initiative titled "For Lebanon" aims to address feelings of helplessness among Lebanese citizens through art. The initiative transforms art into a humanitarian support mechanism for those harmed by conflict.
Lebanese citizens face difficulties meeting their needs during holiday celebrations due to economic hardship. The situation is exacerbated by continued increases in the black market dollar exchange rate and stagnant wages, making holiday expenses increasingly unaffordable.
Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanon have killed over 1,000 people since the conflict with Hezbollah began in early March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Israel has escalated operations in recent days, including targeting fuel stations associated with the group.
Lebanon's parliament speaker announced that more than one million Lebanese have been displaced from their homes and cities. The statement was made on Thursday.
Officials have called for equitable distribution of food aid without discrimination. The statement emphasizes the importance of fair and non-discriminatory practices in humanitarian assistance delivery.
Israeli forces have taken control of most of the outskirts of the towns of Khiam and Taybeh in Lebanon, including eastern, northern, and southern edges, in an effort to control strategically important hilltop positions. Hezbollah has mounted resistance to these advances in the area.
Israel has doubled its troop deployment in southern Lebanon as part of its conflict with Hezbollah. Israeli strikes have targeted residential areas in Beirut and southern Lebanon, as well as bridges over the Litani River. According to Lebanese health ministry reports, Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 912 people, including 111 children, and displaced over one million people. Healthcare facilities in Lebanon have been directly targeted, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact on the civilian population.
Israeli attacks killed 45 people across Lebanon over a two-day period, according to Lebanon's public health ministry. In Beirut alone, 11 people were killed and 45 wounded, including 14 children.
Lebanon is observing a holiday marked by the pain of loss and hope for return. The occasion reflects the country's current emotional landscape.
An aid organization is meeting the daily needs of approximately 4,000 families. The report documents the scale of humanitarian assistance being provided to vulnerable populations.
The International Organization for Migration has launched an appeal to raise $19 million to provide assistance to over one million refugees in Lebanon. The appeal aims to help those displaced by escalating military operations in the Middle East.
Israeli air strikes hit multiple locations across Lebanon, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern regions. Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported 17 people killed and nine wounded in the attacks, which targeted towns including Sahmar, Yahmar, Al Aqibya, and Qanarit.
Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in central Beirut on Wednesday morning, including the Bachoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Al-Basta neighbourhoods. According to Lebanese authorities, at least six people were killed and 24 wounded in the strikes. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for some areas before conducting the attacks. Hezbollah announced it carried out rocket attacks against Israeli military sites and settlements in response.
Israeli troops are conducting what the military describes as "limited" ground operations in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds. Strikes on Monday reportedly killed nine people. The operations are occurring amid broader conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has displaced over a million people in Lebanon.
The city of Aaleh in Mount Lebanon is conducting identity verification of displaced persons arriving from southern Lebanon. The measure aims to reassure anxious residents amid escalating Israeli strikes on areas outside Hezbollah positions.
Lebanon is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis as over one million people have been displaced in less than two weeks due to ongoing conflict. According to UN statements, Israeli airstrikes have killed 912 people and wounded over 2,221 since March 2. Civilians are fleeing with minimal possessions as the conflict continues to expand, with approximately one-fifth of Lebanon's population now registered as displaced.
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a cultural center building in Beirut, according to reporting from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Israeli military has issued an evacuation warning to residents of Tyre in southern Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed four Lebanese military personnel and wounded five others in a single day. The strikes targeted the Qaa'qaa'yeh al-Jisr area in the south, with concerns raised that the attacks may escalate tensions with the Lebanese military.
Ambulance workers in southern Lebanon face a difficult situation between fulfilling their humanitarian responsibilities and being targeted by Israeli forces.
Lebanon's military court has moved to implement a government decision banning the military and security activities of Hezbollah. The court opened legal cases as part of practical enforcement of the ban.
Lebanon handed over more than 130 Syrian detainees to Damascus on Tuesday, according to a judicial source cited by AFP. The transfer was conducted in implementation of an agreement reached between the two countries in February.
Lebanese displaced persons hope to find adequate housing to return home, but some choose to return to unsafe residences rather than remain on the streets. The situation reflects the ongoing housing shortage facing those displaced from their homes.
Egypt has emphasized that Israeli violations are escalating the humanitarian crisis and increasing civilian suffering, pushing hundreds of thousands toward displacement.
A UN human rights mandate has stated that Israeli airstrikes on residential buildings in Lebanon raise concerns under international law, according to reporting from the UN Human Rights Office.
Israel conducted aerial strikes on three areas of Beirut on Tuesday morning, according to official media sources. One strike targeted a residential building. Additional strikes were reported in southern Lebanon.
A UN committee has found that violence in Syria's Suweida province in July 2025 may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The UN reports approximately 1,700 deaths resulted from the violence in the southern Syrian region.
Israeli forces conducted attacks in southern Syria, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reporting.
Children in Syria's Raqqa are reportedly exposed to life-threatening circumstances. The report indicates vulnerable youth populations face severe hardship in the region.
A journalists' union has criticized Syria's Ministry of Media for preventing media platforms from operating. The action represents a constraint on media operations and access to news outlets.
Syrian state television reported that explosions heard in Damascus and surrounding areas on Saturday were the result of Israeli air defense systems intercepting Iranian missiles in Syrian airspace.
A trial began Friday in Berlin against a Syrian citizen who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015. The defendant faces accusations of committing crimes against humanity and murder.
Approximately 45,000 Syrians live in Denmark, where roughly 10,800 arrived in 2015 fleeing the conflict in Syria. Despite most refugees settling, learning the language, and integrating well into Danish society, Copenhagen's restrictive policies on administrative procedures have left them uncertain about their future, caught between remaining in a country that does not welcome them and returning to a devastated homeland.
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 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.
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.
An American court has convicted an individual described as a shadowy figure in Syria's government system of involvement in drug and arms trafficking. The conviction relates to work with high-ranking military officials in the Syrian state apparatus.
A report documents conditions in Syrian prisons, including deaths and the displacement of detainees. The excerpt does not provide specific details about the scope, scale, or current status of these incidents.
Thirteen children from different school levels share a single home in cramped conditions, taking turns with one phone for their studies. The excerpt describes conditions of weak internet, unstable electricity, and pervasive fear while education is expected to continue.
Israeli airstrikes occurred in Syria, according to reporting from Al-Akhbar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Following ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, tens of thousands of Syrian refugees have begun returning to Syria via land crossings since early March. The returns occur despite Syria facing widespread destruction and severe economic crisis, with 90% of the population living below the poverty line.
Hundreds of Syrians gathered in Damascus on Sunday in a silent protest against government restrictions on the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and nighttime venues. Protesters characterized the measure as an infringement on personal freedoms.
Kurdish officials reported incidents of abuse and desecration of the Kurdish flag in northern Syria during Newroz celebrations.
Israeli forces targeted Syrian military sites and infrastructure, citing protection of Druze civilians in the Sweida region. The strikes mark a resumption of Syrian-Israeli hostilities.
The Israeli military carried out airstrikes on Syrian government-controlled sites overnight in response to attacks targeting Druze civilians in Suwayda. The strikes were described as a response to the attacks against the Druze population.
A Syrian visual artist has published an illustrated book titled "In the School of Dictatorship" that documents experiences of Syrians, particularly children, during years of authoritarian rule and conflict. The work combines investigative journalism, visual narrative, and personal testimony to preserve accounts that may otherwise be lost.
The Israeli military conducted airstrikes against targets belonging to the Syrian government in southern Syria, according to reports. The strikes followed attacks on Druze civilians.
Ahmad al-Shara, also known as Abu Muhammad al-Golani, has taken power by force in Syria. His trajectory raises questions and scrutiny, with observers noting his transformation from a jihadist fighter to a pragmatic state actor. Analysis of his rise examines power struggles and relationships that shaped the Syrian civil war.
Years after separation from Hula due to a massacre, the town is establishing a collective memory initiative to document the events. However, Hula now faces potential disappearance, raising difficult questions for descendants of the massacre's victims regarding the fate of their ancestors' remains.
Syrian authorities released 600 detainees held by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian government. The release followed a meeting between Syrian officials and SDF leadership aimed at arranging the release of additional detainees and coordinating the integration of SDF forces into Syrian state institutions.
Syria's UN ambassador announced that an international team will track down and destroy all remaining elements from the former regime's chemical weapons program under the oversight of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
Syrians commemorated March 18 as the 15th anniversary of the uprising against the Assad system. The revolution called for freedom, an end to oppression, and regime change.
Approximately 120,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria from Lebanon since the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah more than two weeks ago, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Syria's Interior Minister opened a female police institute in Tel Breef, Damascus, aimed at expanding women's roles in law enforcement and security work.
A national investigation committee looking into events that occurred in Sweida in July has revealed that 23 elements from the General Security and Ministry of Defense have been arrested and are facing trial on charges of committing violations.
A jury in Los Angeles found a former Syrian government official guilty of charges related to his role directing prisons under the regime of Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the conviction.
A prisoner swap between Damascus and Suwayda has opened new negotiations after months of deadlock. However, internal divisions and questions over representation remain obstacles to resolving the dispute.
Iraqi authorities report that at least 95 people have been killed since the start of ongoing Middle East conflict, including civilians and members of Iraqi security forces and Iran-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces. The violence began with a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28. A leader of an Iraqi legal coalition also reported over 100 Iraqi security personnel killed in the current regional war without coordination or justification from the government or armed factions.
Iraqi security sources have revealed a lack of progress in investigations related to attacks involving drones and unmanned aircraft that targeted various locations in Iraq.
Seven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an airstrike targeting a military base in Anbar province, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry.
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 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.
Seven elements of the Iraqi army were killed in a strike on a military site in Anbar province in western Iraq, according to Iraq's Ministry of Defense. The site houses elements from the Popular Mobilization Forces. Since the war extended to Iraq, positions of the Popular Mobilization Forces and armed Iraqi factions aligned with Tehran have faced strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, while attacks claimed by Iraqi factions target U.S. interests.
The United States and Israel conducted airstrikes over the past five days on positions belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Baghdad, which also targeted Iraqi military sites. The strikes resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
A violent airstrike targeted a position of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Anbar province, western Iraq, resulting in seven deaths among Iraqi military personnel. Smoke was reported rising from the site following the strike.
An Iraqi faction released documentation claiming to have targeted a US military base in Baghdad using remote-controlled drones on March 23. The faction, calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, posted a recording showing what it described as striking what it claims is Victoria Base, a US-affiliated facility in Baghdad.
Iraq is experiencing missile strikes from both the United States and Iran as part of regional tensions. The US has targeted positions in the Hashd, while Iran has struck Kurdish positions in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Kurdish regional government has accused Iran of attacking peshmerga forces, resulting in casualties.
Missile strikes on Erbil resulted in six Peshmerga fighters killed and over 20 injured. The US and Iraqi Council of Ministers condemned the attack, which Iran is attributed to have carried out. Erbil experienced heightened aerial activity as air defenses intercepted threats in the region.
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported that a US military strike in Anbar province killed 15 of its members, including a 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iraq's Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani has ended dialogue efforts with armed factions following an attack on the Iraqi intelligence service headquarters. The PM characterized the group responsible for the strike as a "terrorist group," signaling a breakdown in negotiations between the government and armed militia groups.
Attacks have escalated in Iraq following strikes on Baghdad airport perimeter and Popular Mobilization Forces sites in Nineveh province.
Baghdad has experienced a series of coordinated drone attacks that coincide with escalating political and military tensions. An attack on the national intelligence agency headquarters on Saturday resulted in the death of an officer. These incidents suggest a possible end to an undeclared ceasefire.
Security sources reported on Wednesday that a U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport was targeted by Katyusha rockets, with alarm systems activated at the facility.
Residents of Baghdad and Erbil express doubt about Iraqi government assertions that it is working to rebuild the country following regional conflict.
Yemen faces a significant gas crisis, with the ongoing conflict driving displacement of populations toward the Horn of Africa region.
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.
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.
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.
The United Nations has condemned the detention of 73 staff members by Houthi forces, some held for up to five years. Yemeni forces have also seized an Iranian shipment allegedly bound for the Houthis containing weapons and dual-use materials.
Yemen's education system has deteriorated significantly since the start of the conflict in 2015. Approximately four million children are not attending school, according to UNICEF, due to poverty, inability of families to afford education, school destruction, and chronic funding shortages affecting the education system and teachers.
Dangerous fireworks have become widely available in Sanaa. Accusations have been leveled at Houthi authorities for facilitating their entry and failing to enforce restrictions, despite medical warnings about risks to children and the absence of regulatory oversight.
An official is engaged in discussions with the UN World Food Programme regarding food storage provisions for southern Yemen.
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.
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.
Houthi authorities and fees have prevented Yemenis from shopping for Eid celebrations and restricted them from visiting recreational sites or engaging in basic holiday observances, according to reporting.
An international project is rehabilitating urban services in Yemen, reaching millions of beneficiaries. The initiative focuses on sustainability and building city capacity for the post-conflict period.
The Houthis have closed religious centers in Sana'a and Ibb, reflecting increasing restrictions on religious education. The closures raise concerns about threats to religious pluralism and growing social tensions in Yemen.
The United Nations has launched a humanitarian response plan for Yemen valued at $2.16 billion. According to reports, 22.3 million people require assistance as malnutrition and food insecurity continue to worsen across the country.
Yemen is experiencing its worst food security crisis in 11 years, with widespread hunger affecting the population amid continued armed conflict.
The United Nations has warned of escalating humanitarian needs in Yemen, with 22.3 million people requiring assistance. The crisis is being exacerbated by funding shortfalls, access challenges, and difficulties reaching millions facing hunger and disease.
International warnings highlight concerns that anticipated Houthi military escalation could expand the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen, increasing food insecurity and the number of people requiring assistance.
Jawhar Ben Mbarek, a long-time democratic activist, is facing trial in what critics characterize as part of a broader pattern of criminalizing political and civil society activity. The case raises concerns about judicial independence and the targeting of activists by the Tunisian authorities.
Amnesty International reported that judges in Tunisia who have spoken against President Kais Saied and his government's attacks on judicial independence continue to face retaliation and harassment. Judge Anas Hmedi of the Monastir Court of Appeal is among those facing persecution for exercising freedom of expression and defending the rule of law.
Violence incidents occurring in Tunisian schools are escalating into serious criminal offenses, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. The nature and extent of these incidents requires further investigation.
Civil society activists engaged in resistance activities have been detained in Tunisia, according to reporting by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
A parliamentary proposal has been put forward to reform Tunisia's prison law. The excerpt does not provide additional details about the specific reforms proposed or their expected impact.
A rights organization released a report on March 17 documenting various violations of rights and freedoms by state actors. The report, titled "Under the Umbrella of Marginalization," records different categories of human rights violations.
Civil society organizations in Tunisia are experiencing marginalization and tightening constraints on their operations, according to reporting from Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Defense lawyers and human rights organizations have called for the rejection of charges against anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah during her court proceedings. The groups have opposed the case brought against her.
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.
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.
Armed clashes between militias are intensifying in Zawiya in western Libya. Experts warn that the conflict over influence is fueling instability and raising concerns among residents.
The International Committee for Human Rights has expressed concern over Libyan authorities' failure to implement many human rights recommendations for migrants, including ending arbitrary detention.
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.
The family of Libyan activist and lawyer Al-Mahdi Abu Al-Qasim Abdullah and several human rights workers have called on authorities in western Libya to reveal his whereabouts. The family expressed concerns about his safety and potential mistreatment in detention.
Libyan politicians and monitors say the spread of false information reflects the expansion of conflict beyond traditional political and military spheres. The phenomenon is being used as a tool in ongoing rivalries.
Hundreds of migrants are detained in Bir al-Ghanim prison in Libya, where they face torture, hunger, and exploitation. Families await news of their relatives with no information, and conditions in the facility are described as dire.
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.
Official documents have surfaced that provide details about the death of activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. The documents offer new information regarding the circumstances of his death.
An Egyptian court acquitted a defendant accused of sexually harassing a woman on public transportation, despite investigations showing he had repeatedly harassed her over several days in February. The acquittal came after the victim, Mariam Shawky, published footage of the incident that went viral. Human rights organization EIPR is calling for the prosecution to appeal the ruling.
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.
Human rights defenders in Egypt have faced a long history of targeting by state security apparatus. A recent incident involved a defendant stating before prosecutors that he would not speak without lawyers present, after which the prosecutor ordered lawyers to be brought from prison.
Egyptian authorities released five individuals who were detained in connection with activities supporting Palestine during the Israeli offensive on Gaza. Dozens of other detainees remain in custody on similar charges related to Palestinian solidarity actions.
Ongoing efforts are underway to accommodate displaced persons in a sports city, with additional tents and a central kitchen being deployed to support the displaced population.
Saudi Arabia's official civil defense spokesman announced on Wednesday that civil defense teams responded to an incident involving fragments from Palestinian rockets that fell on residential buildings in an eastern Saudi neighborhood.
The International Labour Organization's Governing Body is meeting to consider a formal complaint filed by African trade unions against Saudi Arabia regarding widespread violations and abuses of migrant workers' rights. The complaint alleges Saudi Arabia has breached its obligations under international labor standards.
Saudi Arabia and the UAE reported intercepting and destroying missiles and drones on Sunday. Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry stated it intercepted and destroyed 9 drones in the Eastern Region and detected 3 ballistic missiles heading toward Riyadh.
Bahrain's military announced that its air defense systems intercepted 36 Iranian drones and missiles launched at the country.
Bahrain's prosecutor general has requested death sentences against defendants accused of espionage, reportedly for sharing images and videos of missile strikes or wreckage. The case appears connected to regional military tensions.
Bahraini authorities have arrested dozens of people for exercising their right to peaceful expression, with some cases seeking the death penalty, according to Human Rights Watch. The arrests are occurring amid broader regional conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Human rights sources in Algeria reported the release of around 50 prisoners detained for their political opinions on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, following a presidential pardon.
Soldiers were killed in an operation attributed to remnants of terrorist groups in Algeria. According to monitors, the underlying threat has not been fully eliminated and scattered cells continue to operate in remote border and mountainous areas.
Algerian police sealed the Algiers office of SOS Disappeared on 16 March 2026, a human rights organization that advocates for accountability for thousands of people forcibly disappeared during Algeria's 1990s conflict. Amnesty International's Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa characterized the closure as a blow to efforts for truth, justice, and reparations in the country.
A Moroccan court sentenced a 23-year-old activist and member of an Islamic justice organization to eight months in prison on charges of insulting state institutions. According to his defense, the conviction relates to songs and writings in which he criticized corruption and normalization with Israel.
Moroccan security forces, in a coordinated operation with Spanish counterparts, have dismantled a terrorist cell aligned with ISIS.
Five people were injured in Abu Dhabi by falling debris from intercepted ballistic missiles, according to UAE authorities. The injuries ranged from minor to moderate. Two fires were also caused by missile debris in the Khalifa Economic Zones, which authorities worked to extinguish.
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.
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.
Kuwaiti authorities announced the breakup of a terrorist cell comprising 20 individuals allegedly connected to Hezbollah. The cell was reported to have planned attacks on state symbols and received foreign military training.
The Omani government reported that a worker was injured in an attack by two drones on Salalah port. One vessel also sustained limited damage in the incident.
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.
On the morning of March 21, 1968, Israeli forces launched a major military operation involving tanks, aircraft, infantry, and armed units across three main Jordanian crossing points: Allenby Bridge, King Hussein Bridge, and Damiya Bridge.
Israel announced on Wednesday the killing of Iran's national security council secretary and a Basij commander in Larijan through what it described as one of its most significant assassination operations.
Iran has been engaged in military conflict with the United States and Israel for the past month. According to reports from Tehran, attacks on government-affiliated sites have also resulted in civilian casualties.
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.
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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One month into the Middle East conflict, all parties have demonstrated open disregard for international norms governing armed conflict. The geographic spread and rapid escalation of hostilities represent a critical test for international law.
Reporters Without Borders has documented attempts by multiple Middle Eastern countries to suppress media coverage of ongoing conflicts in the region. The organization criticized censorship measures and surveillance practices by authorities in Iran, Israel, Gulf Arab states, and Jordan, arguing that national security concerns cannot justify restricting public access to information about military operations.
The International Organization for Migration reported that more than 900 migrants were killed or went missing in the Red Sea during 2025. The report was released on Wednesday.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has urged donor countries to provide additional funding to address humanitarian needs resulting from conflict-related displacement in the Middle East.
Democrats are calling for continued unity to address escalating pressure to end a partial shutdown of US airports that began mid-month. The closure was triggered by objections to practices by a company referred to as "Ayes."
Despite tightened procedures and reviews for withdrawing protection status, data shows that the vast majority of Syrian refugees maintain their legal status in Germany. The excerpt raises questions about what prevents their deportation despite these reviews.
Iran's chief judiciary official announced that final verdicts have been carried out against civilians arrested during protests earlier this year.
According to Al-Akhbar, there are concerns about legal measures that criminalize the provision of refuge or shelter to displaced persons.
A child was killed and three civilians wounded in the past 24 hours from US and Israeli strikes across Iran, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). HRANA reports the total civilian death toll has reached 1,407 since the war began, with at least 214 children killed since February 28, and more than 200 attacks documented across 15 provinces in the past day.
Conflict in the Middle East is causing widespread displacement, airstrikes, and humanitarian crises affecting multiple countries in the region and beyond. In Lebanon, thousands are fleeing their homes while others remain in the streets. In Egypt, fuel shortages driven by the conflict are raising prices and affecting citizens' livelihoods. The World Health Organization has warned that the situation in the Middle East has reached a critical phase.
Iran has targeted seven Arab countries, primarily in the Gulf region, with at least 4,447 missiles and cruise missiles, plus attacks by fighter aircraft, over a 22-day period according to data compiled by Anadolu Agency based on official statements through March 22. The attacks began on February 28.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it conducted attacks targeting locations in Israel, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The IRGC claimed to have struck Tel Aviv, Acre, and Haifa Bay in Israel, as well as Ali al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait and Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's defence ministry reported downing 20 drones in its eastern region early Saturday, an area near Iran that houses major oil installations. The ministry did not report casualties or damage. Israel separately detected a new missile launch from Iran targeting it early Saturday morning.
Iranian state media reported that the Ministry of Intelligence arrested 97 people accused of belonging to the Israeli military. This is part of a broader security operation that has resulted in hundreds of arrests since the beginning of the war, with authorities alleging suspicions of ties to Israel and the United States. In a separate incident, 41 people were arrested on charges of sending video clips to foreign opposition media outlets.
Health experts caution that dust from destroyed buildings poses serious public health risks, as it can release toxic substances including asbestos, heavy metals, and crystalline silica, according to a health and occupational safety expert.
Iran targeted Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain with missiles and drones, resulting in a fire in Ras Laffan industrial city in Qatar. Arab states condemned the attacks and characterized them as a threat to regional security.
Hundreds of migrants have disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea, according to reports. Authorities are restricting access to information about the incidents.
Save the Children reported that conflict in the Middle East is blocking main supply routes for humanitarian assistance. The organization's statement highlighted the impediment to aid delivery affecting hundreds of thousands of children.
Facilities associated with Iran's Pars gas field in the south were struck by airstrikes in what is described as the first declared attack targeting Iranian energy infrastructure since the war began.
Arab pressure efforts have commenced in Kuwait and include discussions of a Syrian paper. Israel has conducted strikes against military targets with stated aim of weapons removal.
Concerns have been raised that the Syria-Iraq border could become a fragile zone where ISIS cells operate due to insufficient coordination between the two countries.
Iranian authorities have detained ten foreign nationals among dozens of people arrested on suspicion of cooperating with Israel and the United States, according to Iranian media reports.