7 killed and 21 wounded in Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Baida
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that at least seven people were killed and 21 wounded in Israeli airstrike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut
Another Israeli strike hit Aramoun again, local media reports
Hezbollah claims missile attack on Israeli military intelligence base
Hezbollah said Thursday morning that it had fired missiles at an Israeli military intelligence base near Tel Aviv in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon.
The group said it had "targeted the Glilot base [headquarters of military intelligence unit 8,200] … in the suburbs of Tel Aviv with a barrage of sophisticated missiles."
The Israeli army struck a residential building in Aramoun, several media reported.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone near a major oil field.
At least six dead in Israeli strike in Ramlet al-Baida, security source says
At least six people were killed in a strike on the Ramlet al-Baida waterfront in Beirut, a security source told Reuters.
Oil tankers attacked off the coast of Iraq: one killed, search operations for "missing people"
The attack on two oil tankers off the coast of southern Iraq killed one person, and search operations are ongoing to find "missing people," the authorities announced on Thursday morning.
State television al-Ikhbariya broadcasted images showing a ship in the Gulf engulfed in massive fireballs and plumes of smoke. A banner quoting Port Authority Director Farhan al-Fartousi confirmed the death of a crew member. Television also reported the rescue of 38 people, adding that "the search continues for missing people."
Trump says Iran is on the verge of defeat
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran was on the verge of defeat but warned that U.S. forces could escalate strikes such that the country would be "almost impossible" to rebuild.
"They are pretty much at the end of the line," Trump told reporters in Washington.
He added: "We can hit sections of Tehran and other places that if you do it, it'll be almost impossible for them to rebuild their country, and we don't want that."
Iranian drone strike hits Dubai building, no injuries reported
Iran carried out a drone strike that hit a building in Dubai housing U.S. military personnel, Iranian state television IRIB said Thursday.
"A fire breaks out in one of the towers in Dubai that was a hideout for American soldiers who attacked Iran," IRIB said on its Telegram account, showing a video of flames from upper-floor windows in an unidentified building.
Dubai authorities said the fire was fully controlled and no injuries were reported. They earlier noted that a drone had fallen on a building near the residential area of Dubai Creek Harbour.
Israeli army says it struck Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon
The Israeli army Arabic spokesperson Ela Waweya said on X that the army carried out "a wave of strikes" against Hezbollah infrastructure across Lebanon.
"In a series of intensive raids, the army spotted and destroyed dozens of rocket launchers and neutralized several Hezbollah members who were planning to fire missiles into Israeli territory," she said.
She added that "10 buildings used as sites in the southern suburbs were hit in the space of 30 minutes," including intelligence sites and a headquarters of the Radwan unit.
Update on Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Baida
According to local channel al-Jadeed's field correspondent, the Israeli strike on Ramlet al-Baida, was a drone strike carried out with three missiles on displaced persons sleeping in tents on the Beirut Corniche.
Women and children are among the victims, according to witnesses.
Ramlet al-Baida targeted by an Israeli strike
An Israeli strike targeted the Ramlet al-Baida neighborhood on Beirut's cost, according to local media reports.
Several people are reported to have been killed or injured.
Death toll rises in Bekaa after Israeli strikes
In the Bekaa Valley, the ministry also released the final tolls from two other deadly Israeli bombings: in Tamnin al-Tahta, where eight people were killed and 17 others wounded, and in Shaat, where eight people were also killed and three wounded.
Death toll rises in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes
The Health Ministry released an updated casualty toll from the latest Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon.
According to its latest figures, at least four people were killed and nine wounded in Burj al-Sehmali (Sour). In Deir Entar (Nabatieh), two people were killed and six wounded.
Israel strikes the southern suburbs again
The Israeli army has carried out a strike on Beirut's southern, while its air force is flying intensively over the capital and other areas of Lebanon.
Israeli army spokesman mocks Hezbollah's operation
“It seems that the ‘al-Aasf al-Ma'koul' [eaten straw] launched by Hezbollah is the southern suburbs,” the Arabic spokesman for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, wrote on X.
“If I had known… is a phrase that every Hezbollah terrorist will repeat, filled with regret and aware of the grave sin he has committed.”
Hezbollah claims rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel
Hezbollah said Wednesday evening that it had launched several salvos of rockets and drones toward multiple positions in northern Israel.
According to statements published on the party’s war media Telegram channel, the targets included Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, Metula, Shlomi, Avivim and Shtoula.
Hezbollah also said it targeted the Stella Maris base, responsible for maritime surveillance along the northern coast, as well as the Rafael military industrial complex north of Haifa.
At the same time, Israeli media reported that "several long-range rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon hit open areas," without reporting any damages.
Syria expresses 'full support for Lebanon’s stability' in call with Macron and Aoun
During a trilateral call with French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa affirmed “Syria’s full support for Lebanon’s stability and security,” according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
He also voiced support for “the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore sovereignty, strengthen security and disarm the Hezbollah militia.”
Sharaa added that it was important to turn a new page in Syrian-Lebanese relations, based on “cooperation and coordination between the two countries in the interests of the two brotherly peoples.”
IRGC announced joint attack with Hezbollah on Israel
Iran's revolutionary guards said it carried out a joint operation with Hezbollah against Israel.
Concurrently, an Israeli defense official told Reuters that the joint missile attack was the "first coordinated attack since the start of the war,"
Trump says the U.S. must "finish the job" in Iran.
Israeli strikes injured 17 people in Beirut's southern suburbs
Lebanon's Health Ministry announced in a statement that the latest Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs injured 17 people.
Israel threatens Lebanon's 'government infrastructure': Israeli media
According to Israeli media Channel 12, Israel sent a warning to the Lebanese government through Western diplomatic channels and under U.S. mediation, threatening to target "government infrastructure."
The threat to the Lebanese government stated that should they fail to "restrain Hezbollah, we will attack government infrastructure. The responsibility lies with the Lebanese State," Channel 12 added.
A series of flights scheduled for March 12 have been cancelled: Beirut airport website
A series of flights scheduled for March 12 have been cancelled, according to the Beirut airport website.
The airlines affected by cancellation include: Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, EgyptAir, UM Air, Etihad, AnadoluJet, Royal Jordanian, flydubai, Iraqi Airways, Cyprus Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, Air France, Air Arabia, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways.
Still, Lebanon's national carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), maintained all its scheduled flights.
New Israeli strikes in south Lebanon, Bekaa
Israeli warplanes carried out new airstrikes on several villages in southern Lebanon, including Dabaa, Safad al-Battikh, Majadel, Abbassieh, Zawtar,and the areas between Selaa and Shehabieh and between Marwanieh and Msayleh. Israeli artillery also targeted Naqoura, Wadi Hamoul, Wadi al-Ayoun, Beit Lif and Hanine.
Furthermore, additional airstrikes were reported in the Hermel Heights in the northern Bekaa Valley.
Israel: Hezbollah ready to 'sacrifice Beirut for Iranian regime'
“As the southern suburbs erupt in flames, Hezbollah continues to commit crimes against the Lebanese people. It has not only turned civilian homes into missile depots and human shields, but its missiles are now falling on the heads of the Lebanese themselves,” said Israeli army spokesperson Ella Waweya.
“Our strikes in the southern suburbs are aimed at neutralizing the Iranian killing machine that Hezbollah has installed in the midst of civilians. Hezbollah cares neither for Lebanon nor for the lives of the Lebanese; it is ready to sacrifice Beirut for the agendas of the Iranian regime,” she added.
“We are continuing our operations forcefully to dismantle this terrorism, and the responsibility lies entirely with those who exploit this country from the outside.”
"We therefore call on all Lebanese who are in the vicinity of Hezbollah elements or sites to evacuate immediately in order to preserve their safety and their lives," the spokesperson concluded.
Hezbollah rocket hits house in northern Israel, injuring 2 people
A rocket fired by Hezbollah during its latest large-scale attack struck a house in an Arab community in northern Israel, injuring two people slightly, Haaretz reports.
A woman in her 30s was hit in the head, while a man in his 50s was wounded in the arm. Both were taken to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya.
Israel prepares for 'large-scale campaign' in Lebanon, mobilization of reservists announced
"We are on the verge of launching a large-scale campaign in Lebanon. We will mobilize reservists," a senior official told Yediot Aharonot. "We were aware of their intention to fire a larger volume tonight," he added, referring to Hezbollah's rocket fire. "Security discussions are underway, and the campaign in Lebanon is expected to expand significantly."
According to the official, "Hezbollah is trying to divert Israel's attention from Iran and believes that if we become more involved, we will ease the pressure on Iran ... This will not happen. This whole event is heading toward a serious escalation."
He also added that "it does not appear that Hezbollah is heeding the Lebanese government's calls to stop its rocket fire. It does not care about the Lebanese government."
Israeli official suggests possible US participation in strikes in Bekaa
An Israeli security official stated that the United States could join airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley, according to al-Hadath.
Hezbollah claims responsibility for new rocket attacks against several Israeli towns, bases
After announcing it had launched "dozens of rockets" against northern Israel, the militia claimed to have targeted new "salutes of high-quality rockets" at the towns of Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya, as well as several Israeli military bases located in Haifa, Safed, and around the Sea of Galilee.
Hezbollah specified that it had targeted "the headquarters of the enemy Israeli army's Northern Command," as well as "the naval bases in Haifa and Tirat Carmel." The Misgav base and the Yodivat military industries company, located northeast of Haifa, are equipped with dozens of missiles.
Israel considering targeting infrastructure linked to Lebanese government: Senior official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding security meetings as Israel prepares for a "significant expansion" of attacks by Iran and Hezbollah, according to i24NEWS.
The news outlet also quotes a senior defense official as saying that Israel is considering targeting infrastructure linked to the Lebanese government as the conflict with Hezbollah escalates.
Meeting between Aoun, Macron
A meeting took place this evening between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and French President Emmanuel Macron, "to discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the region in light of recent security developments," the presidency reported on X.
The three leaders "assessed the ongoing escalation and agreed to maintain contact to monitor developments."
Military advisor to Khamenei calls Trump 'Satan,' 'the most corrupt, stupid' American president
A senior military advisor to Khamenei calls Trump "Satan," "the most corrupt and stupid" of American presidents.
Israeli aircraft flying at low altitude over Beirut, south Lebanon, Bekaa
Israel will respond 'twice as much' to Hezbollah missile attacks
"Hezbollah has launched Operation 'al-Aasf al-Ma'koul,' and we will respond 'twice as much,'" said the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army, reacting to Hezbollah's announcement that this was the name given to the operation that led to its recent missile attacks on northern Israel.
"If Hezbollah clings to the illusions,' ... the ground will demonstrate that Israel will respond 'twice as much,' and the worst is yet to come," he warned.
The operation "al-Aasf al-Ma'koul," is a reference to Surat al-Fil in the Quran, which tells the story of the defeat of a powerful invading army through divine intervention. The phrase translates literally to "eaten straw."
UN SC demands 'immediate cessation' of Iran attacks on Gulf
The U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution on Wednesday demanding an "immediate cessation" of Iranian attacks against the Gulf States and Jordan, which have been the targets of numerous strikes since the beginning of the war.
The resolution also condemns "any action or threat" by Iran "aimed at closing, obstructing, or interfering in any way with international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
The text submitted to the Security Council for a vote was sponsored by Bahrain, along with the other members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar), as well as Jordan.
A total of 135 U.N. member states supported the resolution.
Hezbollah says it targeted northern Israel with 'dozens of rockets'
Israel orders immediate evacuation of Beirut's southern suburbs
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee posted a message on his X account urging residents of the southern suburbs to evacuate the area "immediately."
He stated, "Following the grave crimes committed by Hezbollah, the Israeli army will soon act with great force against its infrastructure, interests, and military capabilities."
He added, "Your presence near any Hezbollah military infrastructure poses a danger to you and your loved ones. Leave the area immediately and save your lives."
Next 24 hours will be crucial, according to senior Israeli official
"The next 24 hours will be crucial for the continuation of the campaign in Lebanon. Hezbollah is preparing its own downfall," a senior Israeli official told Channel 12.
Israel ready to continue war against Iran 'for as long as necessary'
The Israeli army is ready to continue its war against Iran “for as long as necessary,” its spokesperson, Brigadier General Effie Defrin, told reporters Wednesday evening. “We, as an army, are prepared to continue the campaign for as long as necessary,” he stated.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios that there was “virtually nothing left to target” in Iran and that the war in that country would end “soon.”
New missiles have been fired from southern Lebanon toward northern Israel
New missiles have been fired from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel, reports our correspondent.
Trump says 28 Iranian 'mine-laying ships' have been hit
2 new Israeli strikes against southern suburbs of Beirut
The Israeli air force has just carried out two new strikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut.
3 more killed in relentless Israeli strikes in south Lebanon
According to our correspondent in southern Lebanon, an Israeli airstrike killed at least two people in the village of Deir Antar (Bint Jbeil district) and wounded five others.
Another strike, in Burj al-Shemali (Sour), killed at least one person and wounded several others.
In addition to these two deadly raids, other Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil, as well as the villages of Burj Qalaway, Kfar Dounin, Ainata (Bint Jbeil), Zawtar Sharqieh, Ghandourieh (Nabatieh), Odaisseh, Majadel, Touline and Khiam (Marjayoun), where machine-gun fire was also heard.
Israeli artillery fire also targeted the border towns of Dhaira and Yarin (Sour), as well as the hills of Ali Taher.
Hezbollah, Iran carried out first coordinated attack against Israel
Hezbollah and Iran launched a joint attack on northern Israel, marking the first coordinated attack since the start of the war, a senior Israeli defense official told Reuters.
Israel announces 'large-scale wave of strikes' in Beirut's southern suburbs
The Israeli army claims to have "launched a large-scale wave of strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure" in Beirut's southern suburbs.
It states that it is acting "determinately against the terrorist organization Hezbollah, following its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime."
Hezbollah announces launch of 'Operation Chewed Bird'
Hezbollah announced on its Telegram channel: "The Islamic Resistance announces the launch of Operation Al-‘Asf al-Ma’koul ['Chewed Bird']."
The name refers to a verse in the Quran from "Surah al-Fil," meaning a bird that has been chewed up/beaten.
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs
9 members of same family killed in Israeli bombing in Bekaa
An Israeli airstrike nearly an hour ago on a house in the town of Shaath (Baalbeck-Hermel district), in the Bekaa Valley, killed at least nine members of the al-Tahan family, according to the latest information from our correspondent.
The Baalbeck Hospital has issued an appeal for blood donations of all types to treat the remaining wounded.
Concurrent rockets fired by Hezbollah, Iran towards northern Israel
According to Haaretz, sirens sounded in Haifa and several areas of northern Israel after concurrent launches: Dozens of rockets were fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon, while several ballistic missiles were fired by Iran towards the same area.
Israel claims Hezbollah fired rockets toward northern Israel
The Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army stated on X that Hezbollah had fired rockets toward several areas in northern Israel “in the last few minutes.”
He added that Israel was currently striking “rocket launchers and other infrastructure” belonging to Hezbollah in Lebanon, asserting that the army “will respond with great force to any threat against Israel.”
'No one has yet responded to president’s proposals,' says Mitri
Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri told Al Jazeera on Wednesday that “no one has yet responded to the proposals of the President of the Republic.”
On Monday, Joseph Aoun accused Hezbollah of wanting to provoke the “collapse” of Lebanon in the service of Iran and called for “direct” negotiations with Israel to end the war.
Mitri added that “the United States is calling on Lebanon to accelerate the disarmament of Hezbollah.”
He also stated that “Israel’s behavior suggests that it does not care about implementing” Resolution 1701, nor the November 2024 cease-fire agreement. “The Mechanism [cease-fire monitoring committee] has lost its purpose, and the United States has made no effort to ensure the continuation of its meetings,” he explained.
Israeli strikes have killed 91 children in Lebanon since March 2
Lebanese Minister Haneen Sayyed stated at a press conference that 91 children have been killed in Lebanon in Israeli attacks since March 2.
Addressing the situation of displaced persons, she specified that 36 centers are ready to receive them in the Akkar and northern regions. "We will not accept that any family sleeps on the streets," she said.
Israel strikes house in Shaath in northern Bekaa
In the northern Bekaa Valley, Israeli aircraft struck near the entrance to the town of Shaath, in the western Bekaa Valley, targeting a house belonging to the Tahan family.
Eight farmers killed in Haris
The Israeli army targeted the town of Haris, in the Bint Jbeil district, killing eight farmers. Three of the victims had been displaced from Maroun al-Ras, according to our correspondent. Israel also targeted Kfour (Nabatieh).
Trump says there will soon be 'great security' in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump has assured that there will soon be "great security" in the Strait of Hormuz, an extremely important transit point for oil trade, where traffic has virtually ground to a halt due to the war in the Middle East.
"You're going to see great security, and it's going to happen very, very quickly," said the U.S. president, when questioned at the White House about the passage of oil tankers through the area.
'Lebanon will not accept being theater of score-settling,' its representative told UN
“Lebanon will not accept being a theater of score-settling. We call on Israel to respect Resolution 1701 and to withdraw completely,” declared Lebanon’s representative to the United Nations, Ahmad Arafa, during the Security Council meeting on the war in Lebanon, held Wednesday in New York.
“The Lebanese people do not want war. The government has expressed its rejection of Hezbollah’s missile launches and will not reverse its decisions,” he added, referring to the decision taken last week by the Cabinet to declare Hezbollah’s military activities illegal.
“Our priority is to end the war, and we have the right to live in peace,” he continued, before condemning “Iranian attacks against the Gulf States, Jordan and Syria.”
US 'working very hard to get rid of Hezbollah,' says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump told an MTV correspondent in Washington that he "loves Lebanon and its people," adding that the United States is "working very hard to get rid of Hezbollah."
Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon has risen to 634
The Health released its daily report indicating that Israeli strikes have killed 634 people and wounded 1,586 between March 2 and 11 in Lebanon. On March 11 alone, 64 people were killed and 142 others wounded. Furthermore, according to Lebanese authorities, the Israeli airstrikes have displaced 816,000 people.
Southern Lebanon: 8 killed in Tibnin strike, Israel continues its attacks
Eight people were killed in the strike that targeted Tibnin, in the Sour district, according to our correspondent and the Health.
A strike targeted the Bass-Maarakeh area, near Sour, hitting an apartment building at the Maarakeh intersection, on the eastern edge of the city.
One person was killed and several others were wounded. Significant damage was inflicted on Jabal Amel Hospital in Sour after a neighboring building was targeted.
Several of the hospital's glass facades were shattered, and minor injuries were reported among the staff, our correspondent reported. Jabal Amel Hospital in Sour is the largest hospital in the region and has borne the brunt of the medical burden in the area since the start of the war.
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes on several locations: Zrarieh (Saida), Doueir and Toul (Nabatieh), and Hallousieh (Sour). Another Israeli strike targeted the area between the towns of Kfar Sir and Qsaibeh, in the Nabatieh district.
Lebanon receives 60 tons of French aid: Salam thanks Macron
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the arrival of the first shipment of French aid, weighing 60 tons, at Beirut's airport.
The shipment was received by the Lebanese Army, and further deliveries are expected tomorrow.
Interior minister closely monitoring situation of displaced persons in Lebanon
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar discussed the general situation in Lebanon, and in particular the situation of displaced persons, during a meeting with the humanitarian coordinator and deputy to the U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza.
Hajjar also held a meeting with governors in the Ministry's central operations room to review developments on the ground.
He emphasized "the critical importance of the issue of displaced persons, monitoring their situation and meeting their basic needs," reports the National News Agency.
Strait of Hormuz: Macron has 'no confirmation' of naval mine deployment: AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he had "no confirmation, either from partner services or from our own intelligence services," of Iran's use of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that "it would be a grave choice" for Tehran to make.
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Tuesday that Iran was exposing itself to "unprecedented military consequences" if it were to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, which is de facto under Iranian control. Shortly afterward, the U.S. military announced it had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels "near the strait."
Iran's military capabilities 'not reduced to zero': Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Iran's military capabilities were "not reduced to zero" by the U.S. and Israeli strikes and left it to U.S. President Donald Trump to "clarify both his ultimate objectives and the pace he wants to set for the operations," AFP reports.
"There has already been considerable damage to Iran's military ballistic capabilities [but] it continues to attack several countries in the region, and therefore its capabilities are not reduced to zero," the French head of state stated after a meeting of G7 leaders.
German government is evacuating its staff from Iraq
The German government has announced the evacuation of its staff from Erbil, in northern Iraq, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, after already recalling its staff from Baghdad, the capital, and Tehran, AFP reports.
"In light of the risk assessment on the ground, Foreign Minister Wadephul has decided to take additional measures to protect our staff in Iraq," a Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated.
"The staff of the consulate general in Erbil has thus been temporarily transferred out of Iraq," the same source indicated.
A Ministry spokesperson confirmed during a regular press briefing that the staff of its second diplomatic mission in Iraq, in Baghdad, as well as the one in Tehran, Iran, had already been evacuated.
Gulf: Deloitte evacuates staff from Dubai, PwC closes offices in 4 Gulf countries
The consulting firm Deloitte has asked its staff to evacuate its offices in Dubai, while the firm PwC has decided to close its offices in four Gulf countries, according to two sources close to these British companies, following Iranian threats, AFP reports.
PwC's offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait will be closed "as a precaution" for the rest of the week.
The Iranian military said earlier on Wednesday that it now intended to strike "economic centers and banks" in the region, in retaliation for an Israeli-American attack on a bank in Tehran.
Iran: US military warns civilians to stay away from Strait of Hormuz ports
The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) has warned Iranian civilians to stay away from ports in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington says are being used for military purposes by Tehran, AFP reports.
"The Iranian regime is using civilian ports along the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military operations that threaten international shipping," Centcom said in a statement, adding that "these dangerous actions threaten the lives of innocent people."
"Centcom urges civilians in Iran to immediately avoid all port sites where Iranian naval forces are operating," the statement said, suggesting that the U.S. military could strike these facilities.
Southern Lebanon: Several injured in Israeli strike in Tibnin
Several people were reportedly injured in an Israeli strike in Tibnin, in the Sour district, according to our correspondent.
Israel orders evacuation of 7 areas in Beirut's southern suburbs
The Israeli army has called on residents of seven areas in Beirut's southern suburbs — Haret Hreik, Ghobeiri, Laylaki, Hadath, Burj al-Barajneh, Tahwitat al-Ghadir and Chiyah — to evacuate immediately and not return until further notice.
"Hezbollah's terrorist activities compel us to act firmly against them. The [Israeli military] has no intention of harming you. For your safety, we urge you to evacuate immediately and not return to these neighborhoods until further notice," stated the statement published on X by the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee.
"The Israeli army will not hesitate to target anyone found near Hezbollah elements, facilities or combat equipment," he added.
UN urgently calling for 'humanitarian exemptions' to allow aid via Hormuz
The U.N. humanitarian chief warned that the war in the Middle East was disrupting humanitarian aid delivery routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, and urged all parties to guarantee "exemptions" for its passage, AFP reports.
"All of this has a direct impact on our humanitarian supplies ... I fear that a further escalation could disrupt other delivery routes," Tom Fletcher told reporters in Geneva, adding that he called on "all parties to secure these routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, for our humanitarian traffic, and to guarantee humanitarian exemptions for our aid."
IRGC threatens 'war of attrition' against Israel, US
Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) threatened the United States and Israel with a "war of attrition" on the 12th day of the conflict triggered in the Middle East by Israeli and American airstrikes, AFP reports.
"They must consider the possibility that they are engaged in a long-term war of attrition that will destroy the entire American economy as well as the global economy and will lead to the erosion of all its military capabilities until their total destruction," Ali Fadavi, an advisor to the commander-in-chief of the IRGC, told state television.
Trump says 'virtually nothing left to strike' in Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that there was "virtually nothing left to strike" in Iran and that the war would end "soon," in a telephone interview with the website Axios.
"As soon as I want it to stop, it will stop," the U.S. president added, shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the joint Israeli-U.S. offensive against Iran, launched on Feb. 28, would continue "indefinitely."
Israel says ready to engage in dialogue with Lebanon, but 'Lebanon must end Hezbollah's actions'
Israel's representative to the United Nations states that Israel is ready to engage in dialogue with the Lebanese government, but that "the latter must put an end to Hezbollah's actions."
Lebanon: At UN, states deeply concerned by 'escalation of hostilities'
At the U.N., some 30 states expressed their "deep concern" over the "escalation of hostilities" in Lebanon, reports AFP.
Israel targets south Lebanon, north Bekaa
Israeli warplanes struck the villages of Majdel Zoun (Sour district), Kfar Joz (Nabatieh), Touline (Marjayoun), Kafra, Beit Yahoun, Yater and Qabrikha (Bint Jbeil), according to our correspondent.
A drone strike also targeted a pickup truck at the Dalil farm in the Boudai commune of northern Bekaa, according to our correspondent.
Dubai: Citi evacuates its offices after Iranian threats to target banks
International bank Citi is evacuating its offices in Dubai after Iran threatened to target American banks in the Gulf, a banking source told AFP.
Hamas wishes Iran's new supreme leader 'victory over Israeli-U.S. aggression'
Hamas has wished the new supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, "victory over Israeli-U.S. aggression," reports AFP.
"We extend our sincere congratulations to our brothers in Iran on the appointment of ... Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei as head of the Islamic Revolution," said a statement from Hamas.
"We wish him every success in fulfilling the aspirations of the Iranian people to defeat Israeli-U.S. aggression and prevent the forces of arrogance from imposing their will on Iran," added the text, signed by the movement's spokesman, Hazem Qassem.
Strait of Hormuz: Revolutionary Guards say they struck two ships that 'ignored' their warnings
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed to have struck a Liberian-flagged ship and a Thai bulk carrier that had entered the Strait of Hormuz ignoring their "warnings," reports AFP.
"The Israeli ship Express Rome, flying the Liberian flag," and the bulk carrier "Mayuree Naree were hit by Iranian projectiles and stopped after ignoring warnings" from the guards, they said in a statement released by the Iranian news agency Isna.
On X, Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri wrote that "any ship wishing to pass must obtain permission from Iran" before entering the strait.
Inside the Lebanese Army: Personnel, equipment and history
Lebanese Army convoy at a base located in Sour, south Lebanon, on July 8, 2025. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L’Orient Today)
Last August, the government tasked the Lebanese Army with disarming Hezbollah and other militias.
Ever since, the army has been in the spotlight of the arms monopoly issue. In recent statement, Israel warned the government that Lebanon will "pay the price" should it not take action to disarm Hezbollah, amidst the Israeli army's incessant attacks on Lebanon in parallel with its ground offensive.
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Two people killed in Hanaway, two in Habboush; Hezbollah targets occupied Israeli site in southern Lebanon
- An Israeli airstrike targeted two motorcycles in the town of Hanaway (Sour), killing two people, our correspondent reported.
- The number of people killed in Israel's strike on Haboush (Nabatieh) has risen to two, after a father and his son succumbed to their wounds.
- Hezbollah said it targeted “the newly established Balat site in southern Lebanon with artillery shells at 7 am.” Balat is one the outposts Israel has continuously occupied since the 2024 cease-fire, established in Ramieh (Bint Jbeil).
Woman killed in strike in Iraq
A woman was killed in Iraq after a strike on a weapons depot belonging to a pro-Iranian group, local security and health officials told AFP.
According to the security source, the strike targeted an arms depot at a military base that mainly houses the powerful armed group Assaïb Ahl al-Haq, in the eastern province of Wasit.
The woman was killed by rocket shrapnel. A public health official confirmed her death and added that another person had been seriously injured.
Israel orders residents of seven villages in Saida district to evacuate
The Israeli army has issued an evacuation order to residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, Matariyat al-Choumar, Kharayeb, Arzeh Zararieh, Mazraat al-Wasta, and Mazraat Jemjom. These villages are all located in the district of Saida, north of the Litani River.
Katz: Offensive against Iran will last 'indefinitely'
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared that the offensive against Iran will last "indefinitely."
Iran says U.S, Israeli, and allied ships in the Strait of Hormuz are legitimate targets
The Iranian army has described U.S., Israeli, and allied ships in the Strait of Hormuz as "legitimate targets" after at least three ships were hit by "unknown projectiles" in the area this morning.
Iran accuses the US and Israel of striking a maritime ambulance in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has accused the United States and Israel of striking a maritime ambulance at a port in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian media reported.
It was docked in the port of Hormuz Island when it was "hit by missiles," the Mehr news agency said, publishing a video of a boat on fire. No casualties were reported.
KLM cancels flights to Dubai through to March 28
Dutch airline KLM has announced that it is cancelling all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons as the war in the region continues, reports AFP.
"Due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM has decided to cancel all flights to Dubai until March 28 inclusive," the company said. "The safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority," said KLM, adding that it was monitoring the situation closely and remained in contact with the relevant authorities.
The airline is also working with the Dutch diplomatic service to repatriate nationals stranded in the region.
Israeli strikes continue on southern Lebanon; 1 person killed in Habboush
- Two Israeli strikes on Habboush (Nabatieh) killed one person.
- An Israeli air strike targeted Majdal Selm (Bint Jbeil), according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli fighter jets carried out an air strike on Touline (Marjayoun).
- Another Israeli strike targeted Wadi Zibqin, south of Sour.
Report: 'Leaving was not enough to protect us': Lebanese in the Gulf caught between two wars
Alerts issued by the Emirati Ministry of the Interior warning residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi of a possible Iranian missile strike on March 5, 2026. (Credit: Fadel Senna/AFP)
They live in Arab countries swept up in the conflict with Iran while worrying about their loved ones in Lebanon.
Read their testimonies here.
Updates on South Lebanon and the Bekaa: Continuous Israeli artillery fire on several villages, air strike on Harbta
- Continuous artillery fire on the Qleileh plain and on Wadi Aazzieh (Sour) and Aitaroun (Bint Jbeil), where Israeli forces continue their incursions into Lebanese territory.
- A third Israeli drone strike targeted a car in Shakra (Bint Jbeil).
- In the Bekaa Valley, an Israeli air strike once again targeted Harbta.
Israeli army announces simultaneous large-scale strikes against Iran and Beirut
The Israeli army announced that it had launched "a wave of simultaneous large-scale strikes against Iran and Beirut."
"Simultaneously, the Israeli army launched a new wave of [strikes] targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut," said the Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee.
Since this morning, three Israeli strikes have targeted several neighborhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut, after Israel reiterated its evacuation orders for the areas of Haret Hreik and Burj al-Barajneh.
According to local media, the first of these strikes targeted the Abiad neighborhood, near the al-Qaem mosque, and the next two targeted the Hadi Nasrallah motorway.
Lebanon: Death toll from war rises to 570 since early March
Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed 570 people, including 86 children and 45 women, since the country was drawn into the regional war on March 2, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
According to the same source, Israel killed 84 people on Tuesday alone.
Article: Hezbollah fires toward Syrian Army raising fears of clashes
A man installs a Hezbollah flag on the balcony of a building in Nabi Sheet, March 7, 2026. (Credit: Fadel Itani/AFP)
FOCUS | Following the Israeli air operation in the Bekaa town of Nabi Sheet and the ensuing clashes with Hezbollah and local residents, the conflict in the region is raising fears of a spillover into Syria. Or the other way around.
Read Jeanine Jalkh's article here.
In maps: Israeli strikes on Lebanon between the night of March 10 to March 11
A building and Élysée College in Hazmieh evacuated following a suspicious call
A building in Hazmieh, in the Baabda area, whose residents were asked to evacuate on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Credit: Photo sent to L'Orient-Le Jour by a resident)
A building and Élysée College in Hazmieh, southeast of Beirut, were evacuated Wednesday morning after a suspicious call targeting members of the Zeaiter family inside the building, according to a nearby resident.
The Lebanese Army's intelligence services said it was a hoax, according to the same source.
Read more here.
Israeli army 'reinforcing' its troops on Lebanese border
The Israeli army is "reinforcing" its troops on the Lebanese "front," announced Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, quoted by Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee on X.
Eyal Zamir "ordered the reinforcement of the area under the command of the northern front, as well as the transfer of the Golani Brigade combat team from the southern front command to operate in the northern front command area" in Lebanon, according to the message.
The Israeli Golani Brigade consists of three infantry battalions — Battalions 12, 13, and 51 — and a reconnaissance battalion subordinate to the Israeli army's 36th Division and traditionally associated with the Northern Command.
South Lebanon: L'Orient Today accompanies convoy from L'Œuvre d'Orient on its way to the Christian village of Qlaya
A convoy from the organization L'Œuvre d'Orient, which works with Christians in the Middle East, is currently on its way to the village of Qlaya in southern Lebanon, where the parish priest was killed by Israeli artillery fire on Monday.
Our journalist Tea Ziade is accompanying this initiative, which involves the Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Paolo Borgia, the Maronite Patriarchate and the president of Caritas Lebanon, Father Samir Ghaoui.
When interviewed by L'Orient Today, Vincent Gelot, representative for Œuvre d'Orient in Syria and Lebanon, said that the organization "immediately wanted to organize the dispatch of a convoy of humanitarian supplies" to the south, including food for two or three weeks and hygiene supplies, as soon as the offensive began on Monday.
The project was developed in coordination with the parish priest of Qlaya, Pierre al-Rai, before he was killed in Israeli fire.
"We understood that people were going to be isolated, and the idea was to send food because the inhabitants had chosen not to leave their villages," added Gelot, who recalled that a similar initiative had already been carried out in 2024.
Iranian Embassy in Lebanon continues activities 'as normal,' Iranians being repatriated, confirms Shibani
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Shibani, said in a message posted on the diplomatic mission's X account that family members of embassy employees, teachers and pupils from the "Iranian school" in Beirut and a group of people residing in Lebanon had "temporarily left Beirut."
This confirmation came three days after reports emerged of a flight evacuating many Iranian nationals from Lebanon, following Israeli threats against any diplomat or figure linked to the Revolutionary Guards and a strike on Beirut that killed at least four members of the al-Quds Force.
In his statement, Shibani added that the embassy's activities "are continuing as normal and that consular services for Iranian nationals residing in the country will continue to be provided as before."
South Lebanon updates: 7 people killed in Shehabieh, clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli army in Khiam
- An Israeli strike on Shehabieh killed seven people and wounded 11 others.
- Two Israeli drone strikes targeted Nabatieh al-Tahta and Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
- A third Israeli drone strike targeted Qleileh (Sour) and a fourth targeted a car showroom in Shakra (Bint Jbeil), injuring two Syrians.
- Air strikes on Tiri (Bint Jbeil) and Homeiri (Sour).
- The three people wounded in a drone strike on a car in Bint Jbeil, near Salah Ghandour Hospital, succumbed to their injuries.
- Artillery fire targeted the outskirts of Rashaya al-Foukhar (Hasbaya).
- Clashes took place in Khiam between Hezbollah and the Israeli army. Shelling and rocket fire could be heard in the area, and smoke rose from several locations in the village.
Two heavy strikes on southern suburbs of Beirut
Two heavy strikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to local media.
One of these strikes targeted the neighborhood of Haret Hreik.
Israeli fighter jets can be heard flying low over the skies of Beirut.
Article: Christians flee south Lebanon hometowns under Israeli fire: 'We don't know if we'll be able to return'
Testimonies | An Israeli attack on Qlaya killed a priest, while Alma al-Shaab was evacuated on Tuesday.
Read Ghadir Hamadi's full article here.
New Israeli evacuation orders for residents of several villages in southern Lebanon
Israel has issued an evacuation order for residents of six villages in southern Lebanon: Yater, Qleileh, Jbal al-Botm, Majdal Zoun, and Hanieh (Sour), and Kafra (Bint Jbeil).
Iran announces plans to target 'economic centers' in the region
The Iranian army has announced that it intends to start targeting "economic centers and banks" in the region in retaliation for Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran since Feb. 28.
Until now, Iranian strikes have mainly targeted U.S. bases in Gulf countries, as well as diplomatic missions and energy infrastructure.
Seven people confirmed killed, 18 injured, from Israeli strike on Tamnin al-Tahta in the Bekaa Valley
The strike on a stone block manufacturing plant in Tamnin al-Tahta, in the Bekaa Valley, killed seven Syrians and wounded 18 others, according to preliminary figures released by the Lebanese Health Ministry.
In addition, the strike on Ali al-Nahri wounded five people, according to the statement.
Israeli dawn strike on central Beirut kills four people
The Israeli strike at dawn on the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood in central Beirut reportedly killed four people, according to a first responder and the Internal Security Forces (ISF) interviewed by our reporter on the ground, Lyana Alameddine. A mukhtar from the area reported one death. The Health Ministry has not yet released an updated death toll.
Four missiles were reportedly fired at the seventh floor of a 15-storey residential building. According to the mukhtar, each floor of the building has three flats. The floor targeted was supposed to be empty, according to four residents of the building. The floors below and above, the 8th and 9th floors of the building, were severely damaged.
In addition, six people were injured, according to another rescue worker. At least five cars and a pick-up truck in the vicinity of the building were also damaged, their windows blown out by the force of the explosion.
Four injured after drones crash near Dubai airport
Two drones crashed near Dubai airport, injuring four people, according to Dubai's media office, as reported by international news agencies. Air traffic is operating normally, it added.
Another ship hit by a projectile off the coast of the United Arab Emirates
Another ship has been hit by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, the second in a matter of hours, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency, quoted by AFP.
The captain of a bulk carrier, which was located 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, "reported that his vessel had been hit by an unknown projectile," according to the agency. "No environmental impact has been reported. The crew is safe and sound," it added.
A container ship had earlier been damaged by a projectile off the coast of the Gulf country, while another ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman, according to the UKMTO.
Regional escalation: Drones targeting Saudi oil field shot down, US base in Kuwait targeted
Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced on Wednesday that they had launched missiles at a U.S. base in Kuwait, Iranian news agencies Mehr and Fars reported on Wednesday.
"The US base in Arifjan was hit by two missiles fired" by the guards, they said, according to the Iranian agencies, while Kuwait has not officially confirmed the attack. Located south of Kuwait City, Camp Arifjan is home to the forward headquarters of the ground component of the U.S. Military Command for the Middle East (Centcom).
Saudi Arabia said it shot down drones targeting the important Shaybah oil field as well as missiles targeting a base housing U.S. soldiers, with Iran continuing to target U.S. interests and energy infrastructure in the Gulf.
Israeli strike on Tamnin, in the Bekaa, kills up to 10 people, injures 20
(Credit: Sarah Abdallah/L'Orient Today)
An Israeli strike on Wednesday on the town of Temnin may have killed up to 10 people, including at least four Syrian nationals, according to local sources cited by our correspondent in the Bekaa Valley.
Around 20 people are also reported to have been injured. The strike completely destroyed one house, according to an image sent to our correspondent.
No comment from Israel regarding strike on Aisha Bakkar neighborhood
The Israeli army has not commented on its dawn strike on an apartment block in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood in central Beirut, which killed at least four people.
Strait of Hormuz: Ship and container ship hit by 'unknown projectiles'
A ship was hit by an "unknown projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, reported the British maritime security agency UKMTO. The cargo ship, which was 11 nautical miles north of Oman, "requested assistance and the crew is currently evacuating the ship," the UKMTO added.
Earlier, the UKMTO reported that a container ship had also been damaged by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, near the Strait of Hormuz.
"The captain of a container ship reported that the vessel had suffered damage caused by a probable unknown projectile," the agency said.
The incident occurred 25 nautical miles (46 km) northwest of the Emirates, close to the Strait of Hormuz. There were no casualties and the crew is safe, the UKMTO added, noting that the extent of the damage was being assessed.
Iran: New Supreme Leader is 'safe and sound' despite injuries, according to president's son
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite his injuries, the Iranian president's son said on his Telegram account. "I heard the news that Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I asked friends who have connections. They told me that, thank God, he was safe and sound," wrote Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also an adviser to the government.
Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly injured during the raid that killed his father on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Feb. 28, but details of the severity of his injuries are unknown and he has not appeared in public since.
France to provide 60 tons of humanitarian aid for Lebanon
France will provide 60 metric tons of humanitarian aid for Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
Read more here.
Lebanon: At least 28 people killed in villages in southern Lebanon on Tuesday
At least 28 people were killed in villages in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to medical sources and rescue workers quoted by our correspondent in the region.
This comes as rescue teams continue their search for people missing under the rubble of buildings damaged, destroyed, or collapsed by Israeli strikes.
Hezbollah says it has confronted Israeli army incursions in the south
As Israeli troops continue their advances into southern Lebanon, where it has deployed several divisions and wants to establish a "buffer zone" along its border, Hezbollah claimed responsibility overnight for several attacks and strikes against Israeli soldiers on Lebanese territory, particularly around Aitaroun (Bint Jbeil), Khiam, and Markaba (Marjayoun).
Hezbollah said it had "spotted" an Israeli force advancing towards the area known as Khanouq, in Aitaroun, at 11.30 p.m. on Tuesday, and had "targeted it with rocket fire."
It also claimed responsibility for simultaneous attacks in Markaba the previous day at around 4 p.m.: the first targeted vehicles and soldiers on Israeli territory at the al-Marj site, just opposite Markaba, with rockets, while the second targeted "a gathering of soldiers" at a recently occupied position in Markaba with artillery fire. And at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Hezbollah fighters fired a volley of rockets at Israeli soldiers south of Khiam.
Finally, the party claimed responsibility for a rocket attack at 2:20 a.m. on the Israeli position at al-Manara, opposite Houla (Marjayoun).
Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley
In the Bekaa Valley, Israel targeted a building on the outskirts of the town of Ali al-Nahri this morning, first with a drone strike, then with an air strike, according to our correspondent in the region.
A loud explosion was heard throughout the region. A preliminary assessment indicates two people were injured, one of whom is in critical condition.
In addition, Israeli army aircraft carried out one strike on the Harbata area, north of Baalbeck, and two on the town of Shaat, in northern Bekaa.
Israeli airstrikes kill municipal officials, medics, and Lebanese Army soldier
A Red Cross first-aider, Youssef Assaf, originally from Sour, has succumbed to injuries sustained during an Israeli strike on Majdal Zoun (Sour), reports our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Israel killed the chief of the Jwayya municipality council and another of its members in an airstrike on the village in the southern district of Sour.
The Islamic Health Committee, a Hezbollah-affiliated medical association, said Israel has so far killed 15 of its members and injured 40 others.
An Israeli attack on Braasheet (Bint Jbeil) killed a Lebanese Army soldier.
A Red Cross first-aider, Youssef Assaf, originally from Sour, succumbed to injuries sustained from an Israeli strike on Majdel Zoun (Sour), according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
Photojournalist Haitham Moussawi was injured while reporting during a strike that destroyed a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday. The organization Reporters Without Borders on Tuesday denounced the attack.
During the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, Israeli strikes targeted the towns of Ghandourieh (Bint Jbeil), Touline, Khiam (Marjayoun), Jibsheet (Nabatieh), and Qalawieh (West Bekaa). At dawn this morning, an Israeli drone targeted a car in Bint Jbeil.
Israel issues new evacuation order for southern suburbs: Haret Hreik and Burj al-Barajneh
This morning, Israel issued a new evacuation order for the southern suburbs of Beirut, specifically for the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik and Burj al-Barajneh, in a statement released by its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee.
Last Thursday, Israel issued a mass displacement order for the entire southern suburbs of the capital, home to 700,000 inhabitants. This is an evacuation zone of unprecedented scale in the context of previous wars between Hezbollah and Israel.
Israeli strike at dawn on Aisha Bakkar, in central Beirut
Israel launched a strike at around 5 a.m. Wednesday on an apartment in Aisha Bakkar, in central Beirut, according to witnesses and the state-run National News Agency. While the Health Ministry has not yet confirmed the new death toll, local witnesses report that four people were killed in the strike.
This is the second time Israel has struck central Beirut since March 1, when Hezbollah joined the Israel-U.S. war on Iran and Israel launched its war on Lebanon.
Israeli Channel 12 reported Wednesday morning that the strike targeted an office belonging to al-Jamaa al-Islamiya, the Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, which denied any attacks on its offices or members.
Read more on this here.
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