LEBANON CONFLICT
Israeli military operations in Lebanon, their impact on civilians, Hezbollah dynamics and the humanitarian situation in Lebanese territory
11 articles
What Are the Stakes of Israel's Ground Offensive in Lebanon?
FRANCE 24Liban : quels sont les enjeux de l’offensive terrestre israélienne ?
3/17/2026, 3:28:56 PM
The Israeli army announced the launch of "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the death toll from the conflict approaches 900. France 24 spoke with Dominique Trinquand, a former head of the French military mission to the United Nations, to assess the strategic stakes of the offensive. The operation marks a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against the Lebanese militant group.
Israeli Strike Kills Three Lebanese Soldiers as Aoun Condemns Escalation
AL JAZEERA ARABICمقتل 3 جنود لبنانيين بقصف إسرائيلي وعون يندد
3/17/2026, 3:15:28 PM
The Lebanese army announced the deaths of three of its soldiers in an Israeli airstrike, as Israel continued to escalate military operations across various parts of Lebanon. Among the areas targeted was a location near Beirut's airport in the southern suburbs of the capital. Lebanese President Aoun strongly condemned the strikes.
How a Lebanese Town Is Vetting Displaced Southerners to Keep the Peace
FRANCE 24Comment Aley tente d'assurer la sécurité en recensant les déplacés du sud Liban
3/17/2026, 6:31:22 AM
In Aley, a Druze-majority town in the Mount Lebanon region 19 km from Beirut, municipal authorities are systematically verifying the identity of all displaced persons arriving from southern Lebanon. The initiative aims to reassure a local population increasingly anxious as Israeli strikes expand beyond traditional Hezbollah strongholds. Israel has accused Hezbollah of embedding fighters among civilian displaced populations sheltering in these areas.
Israel Launches Simultaneous Major Strikes on Tehran and Beirut
AL JAZEERA ARABICالجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن شن هجمات واسعة على طهران وبيروت في آن واحد
3/16/2026, 10:46:32 PM
The Israeli military announced sweeping simultaneous strikes on Tehran and Beirut, targeting Iranian infrastructure and Hezbollah positions. Iran and Lebanon responded with waves of missile fire directed at multiple locations inside Israel. The coordinated dual-front offensive marks a significant escalation in the ongoing multi-front conflict.
Live: US-Israel Strikes on Iran — Lebanon Surpasses One Million Displaced as EU Mission in Baghdad Hit by Drone
EL PAÍSÚltima hora del ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán, en directo | Líbano supera la barrera del millón de desplazados forzosos por la ofensiva israelí
3/16/2026, 10:07:33 PM
The United States and Israel have launched joint military strikes against Iran, triggering a major regional crisis. In Lebanon, the number of people forcibly displaced by the Israeli offensive has exceeded one million. A drone struck the EU mission headquarters in Baghdad without causing casualties, while Brussels rebuffed a US request for involvement in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring it "not Europe's war."
Rocket From Lebanon Hits Home in Nahariya: 15 Lightly Injured, House Catches Fire
YNET15 נפגעים קל בפגיעה ישירה בנהריה, בית עלה באש: "דלת הממ"ד נסגרה - והגיע בום"
3/16/2026, 9:48:06 PM
A rocket fired from Lebanon scored a direct hit on a residential building in Nahariya, northern Israel, injuring 15 people lightly and setting the house on fire. Residents described narrow escapes, with one man recounting how his sister-in-law managed to reach the safe room just seconds before impact. Locals expressed weary resignation, saying they are hoping for a quiet life while others seem to have different plans for them.
Day 17 of the War in Images: Smoke Over Dubai Airport, Missile Debris in Safed and Jerusalem
YNETעשן בנמל התעופה בדובאי, שברים ענקיים בצפת ובירושלים: היום ה-17 למלחמה בתמונות
3/16/2026, 9:33:42 PM
On the 17th day of the war, 15 people were lightly wounded in Nahariya after a direct Hezbollah rocket hit, while rubble continued to pile up in the Dahiya district of Beirut. A massive missile fragment fell in Safed, and another was documented near the Knesset in Jerusalem. Iran also continued striking Gulf states during the day.
Israel Vows to Block Return of Hundreds of Thousands to Southern Lebanon Until Security Is Guaranteed
EL PAÍSIsrael asegura que impedirá el regreso de “centenares de miles de residentes” al sur de Líbano hasta que vea garantizada su seguridad
3/16/2026, 7:13:40 PM
Israel has declared it will prevent hundreds of thousands of residents from returning to southern Lebanon until it receives security guarantees, as part of its ongoing offensive against Hezbollah. The Israeli army has also announced "limited and targeted" ground operations in the campaign. The move signals a deepening Israeli commitment to reshaping conditions in the south before any return of displaced civilians is permitted.
Bombed in 2006, Rebuilt — and Back in the Crosshairs: Southern Lebanon's Bridges and the Fear of Isolation
YNETהותקפו ב-2006, שוקמו - ושוב על הכוונת: הגשרים בדרום לבנון - והחשש מבידוד
3/16/2026, 2:08:01 PM
The Israeli Air Force destroyed a bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, with an IDF spokesperson stating it served as a key route enabling Hezbollah to prepare for combat. Lebanese media outlets then mapped out other strategic bridges and crossings that could be used by the militant group. The strikes have revived memories of 2006, when similar infrastructure was targeted, and raised fears of civilian isolation in the region.
Israel Launches Ground Operation in Lebanon
RTIsrael starts ground operation in Lebanon
3/16/2026, 9:34:04 AM
The Israeli Defence Forces have launched what they describe as "limited and targeted" ground operations inside Lebanon, aimed at Hezbollah strongholds. The stated objective is to safeguard communities in northern Israel from cross-border threats. The incursion marks a significant escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.
Michigan Synagogue Attacker 'Lost Family in Israeli Strike,' Official Says
RTMichigan synagogue attacker ‘lost family to Israeli attack’ – official
3/13/2026, 11:30:44 AM
A Lebanese-born suspect carried out an attack on a synagogue in Michigan on Thursday, reportedly motivated by the loss of family members in recent Israeli bombings in Lebanon. Officials confirmed the connection between the attacker's personal losses and the assault. The incident highlights the domestic repercussions of ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.