Israeli strikes hit central Beirut, kill at least 6 in Basta, Zoqaq al-Blat; Larijani killed by Israel near Tehran: Everything you need to know this Wednesday
Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Wednesday, March 18.
L'Orient Today / By Abbas Mahfouz,
18 March 2026 09:01, updated at
09:21
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, March 18, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today: Aftermath of Israel's overnight strikes on Beirut.11 a.m. The Committee on Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs, chaired by MP Dr. Bilal Abdullah, is holding a session to discuss the health and social conditions and needs in light of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon.11 a.m. MPs Hussein Hajj Hassan and Raed Berro will hold a press conference to discuss important legal and judicial matters.11 a.m. Foreign Minister Joe Rajji receives UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Logistics Ted Chaiban.12 p.m. Information Minister and Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos is convening an emergency meeting with media organizations to discuss the state of media discourse across...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, March 18, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today: Aftermath of Israel's overnight strikes on Beirut.11 a.m. The Committee on Public Health, Labor and Social Affairs, chaired by MP Dr. Bilal Abdullah, is holding a session to discuss the health and social conditions and needs in light of the Israeli aggression against Lebanon.11 a.m. MPs Hussein Hajj Hassan and Raed Berro will hold a press conference to discuss important legal and judicial matters.11 a.m. Foreign Minister Joe Rajji receives UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Logistics Ted Chaiban.12 p.m. Information Minister and Attorney Dr. Paul Morcos is convening an emergency meeting with media organizations to discuss the state of media discourse across...
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