United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on Israel and Hezbollah to stop the ongoing fighting and agree to an immediate ceasefire. According to Al Jazeera, Guterres made the appeal at the start of his visit to Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, during a speech at the presidential palace.

He emphasized that the war must end to allow Lebanon to develop as an independent state where only the legitimate authorities hold the right to use force. Guterres stated that it is no longer the time for armed groups but for a strong state. His remarks came as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah entered its eleventh day.

The Secretary-General’s visit to Beirut highlights the UN’s concern over the escalating violence and its potential impact on Lebanon’s stability, as he seeks to encourage both sides toward de-escalation and national sovereignty.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued a stern warning to Lebanon following an Israeli military strike on the Zariyah Bridge over the Litani River. Katz stated that if Hezbollah is not disarmed, Israel will escalate its attacks and may seize Lebanese territory. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera and Israel’s Wynet News on Wednesday.

Katz accused the Lebanese government of failing to fulfill its commitment to disarm Hezbollah and warned that Lebanon would face increasing consequences. He said that Israel would target national infrastructure allegedly used by Hezbollah and that territorial occupation could be considered until the disarmament pledge is implemented.

The remarks have raised concerns about further escalation between Israel and Lebanon, adding to already heightened regional tensions.

At least seven people were killed and 21 others injured in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s central coastal area early Thursday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attack targeted the Ramlet al-Baida district, with local media footage showing smoke rising from the shoreline. The National News Agency reported that a car was struck during the assault.

The Israeli military confirmed conducting overnight operations against Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburbs, saying it hit ten Hezbollah targets. This marks the third strike in central Beirut since the start of the Middle East conflict. The National News Agency also reported Israeli attacks on several southern Lebanese towns, including Taybeh, Al-Sultaniyah, and areas near Tyre.

In response, Hezbollah announced that it had launched a missile strike on an Israeli military intelligence base near Tel Aviv early Thursday, signaling continued escalation between the two sides.

Lebanon is facing a severe humanitarian crisis as more than 750,000 people have been displaced within 12 days due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. The displacement surge followed military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran and its allies. According to NBC News, citing Lebanese government data, most of those displaced are from southern Lebanon, where continuous Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders have forced residents to flee.

Imran Riza, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon, described the pace of displacement as unprecedented, noting that over 100,000 new displacements were registered between Monday and Tuesday alone. In Beirut, schools and educational institutions have been converted into temporary shelters for families escaping the violence in the south.

Analysts warn that if the conflict continues, Lebanon could face an even deeper humanitarian crisis as the number of displaced people rises sharply.

Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem has congratulated Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and declared unwavering loyalty to Tehran’s new leadership. In a statement published by Hezbollah-affiliated media on March 11, 2026, Qassem said the Assembly of Experts had chosen Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as Iran’s new Supreme Leader, a decision Hezbollah welcomed.

Qassem reaffirmed Hezbollah’s commitment to follow the path of Iran’s Islamic Revolution and renewed the group’s pledge of allegiance to the new leader. He stated that on behalf of Hezbollah’s Shura Council, leadership, and the Islamic Resistance fighters in Lebanon, he was renewing their oath of loyalty to Mojtaba Khamenei.

The statement underscores Hezbollah’s continued alignment with Iran’s leadership, reflecting the group’s long-standing ideological and strategic ties with Tehran.

France has announced that it will send 60 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon this week amid the country’s ongoing crisis. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview with TF1 that Paris has tripled its assistance in response to Lebanon’s worsening humanitarian situation. The aid shipment is expected to arrive in Lebanon within the week.

According to international sources cited in the report, at least 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the current conflict and instability. French officials have also called on the international community to increase humanitarian support to help address the escalating crisis.

The move underscores France’s growing involvement in relief efforts as Lebanon faces severe humanitarian and displacement challenges.

Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese city of Jouya have killed six people, including Mayor Fawzi Fawaz and council member Abbas Balbeki, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The report said several deadly attacks occurred across Lebanon within a few hours, marking a surge in violence in the region.

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed that in Tyre district’s Hanaway city, two Israeli airstrikes killed three civilians, including a paramedic. Another strike in Tyre’s Al-Haoush area left one person dead and eight injured. In Zawtar al-Sharqiya, two more people were reported killed in separate Israeli attacks. The repeated strikes on Jouya caused multiple casualties, with local officials reportedly staying in the city to assist residents before being killed.

The series of attacks underscores the intensifying conflict between Israel and armed groups operating in southern Lebanon, with civilian areas increasingly affected by the violence.

Lebanon’s Islamic resistance group Hezbollah announced that it carried out a drone attack on an Israeli military base located west of the Sea of Galilee. In a statement, the group identified the target as the 'Samson Base,' also known as Camp Shimshon, confirming the strike as part of its ongoing operations.

According to the report, Lebanon became involved in the ongoing war on March 2, after Israel and the United States jointly launched an offensive against Iran on February 28. Prior to this escalation, Israeli forces had already been conducting attacks inside Lebanon. Hezbollah, initially restrained, began responding in support of Iran following the aggression.

The incident marks another escalation in the regional conflict, highlighting the growing involvement of Lebanese forces in the broader confrontation between Israel, Iran, and their respective allies.

The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) has reported that around 80,000 people have crossed from Lebanon into Syria since Israeli attacks began. UNHCR spokesperson Celine Schmitt told Syria’s state news agency SANA that many families left Lebanon in haste, often without being able to take personal belongings. Most of those displaced are currently staying with relatives in Syria.

According to Schmitt, no formal requests for emergency shelter have been registered so far. The report highlights the rapid movement of civilians amid escalating violence and the humanitarian challenges faced by those seeking safety across the border.

The situation underscores growing regional instability and the potential for further displacement if hostilities continue, though UNHCR has not yet indicated any new assistance measures.

The United States Embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible, citing escalating security risks. In a security alert issued on Tuesday morning, the embassy advised those who feel safe to consider departing via Middle East Airlines flights from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport. For those unable to leave, the embassy recommended seeking safe shelter.

The advisory follows a week of continuous Israeli bombardment across Beirut and southern Lebanon. Israel has stated that its operations target Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have also instructed residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate urgently due to ongoing airstrikes. IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee said Israel is taking strict measures against Hezbollah activities south of the Litani River.

According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, 486 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli offensive earlier this month, as reported by BBC Bangla.

Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a rocket attack targeting Israeli soldiers near the Lebanon border. According to a statement from the group, its fighters carried out the assault at around 5 p.m. local time in the Lebanese border town of Meis al-Jabal. The statement did not provide further details about the scale of the attack or any casualties.

As of now, Israeli authorities have not issued any comment regarding the incident. The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not include additional information about the aftermath or potential military responses. The situation remains unclear, with no confirmation of damage or injuries on either side.

The attack adds to ongoing tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier, where cross-border hostilities have periodically flared. Further developments or official statements from either side may clarify the extent and implications of the latest exchange.

Israel has continued its attacks in Lebanon, with the Lebanese Health Ministry reporting that 486 people have been killed since the strikes began on March 2. The ministry also stated that 1,313 others have been injured in the ongoing assaults.

According to the report, the latest incident involved an Israeli drone targeting a car in the southern Lebanese city of Burj Rahal. Additionally, airstrikes were carried out in the city of Sifra. The information was sourced from Al Jazeera and published by the outlet Amar Desh.

The situation reflects a continued escalation of violence in Lebanon, with civilian areas being struck and casualties rising as the attacks persist.

France has called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address the worsening situation in Lebanon. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said that Lebanon has faced intense Israeli airstrikes over the past week, resulting in about 400 deaths according to local health authorities.

Barrot stated that France has already provided around 6.9 million dollars in emergency assistance to humanitarian organizations operating in Lebanon. Additionally, preparations are underway to send 20 tons of further humanitarian aid scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. He emphasized that France is continuing discussions with Israeli authorities to prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos and to ensure a ceasefire.

The minister also mentioned that the process of disarming Hezbollah remains an important part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that at least 83 children were killed and 254 injured in Lebanon within a week as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified. The statement, published on UNICEF’s website on Monday, said that more than 10 children were killed and around 36 injured on average each day across the country.

According to UNICEF, over the past 28 months, 329 children have been killed and 1,632 injured in Lebanon. The organization described the figures as deeply alarming, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on children. It added that widespread displacement has forced about 700,000 people, including roughly 200,000 children, to leave their homes, adding to thousands already displaced by earlier violence.

UNICEF urged all parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, particularly schools and shelters, and to comply with international humanitarian law. The agency called for immediate action to de-escalate the situation and prevent further harm to children.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of unlawfully using white phosphorus munitions in a residential area of southern Lebanon. In a report released on March 9, 2026, the New York-based organization said Israeli forces fired white phosphorus shells from artillery into the town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026. HRW verified seven images showing white phosphorus bursting over civilian homes, igniting at least two houses and a vehicle as civil defense workers attempted to extinguish the fires.

The report explained that white phosphorus ignites upon contact with oxygen and is typically used to create smoke screens or illuminate battlefields. However, it can also serve as an incendiary weapon, causing severe burns, respiratory damage, organ failure, and death. Despite a 2024 ceasefire, Israel has continued operations targeting Hezbollah, including multiple strikes and troop deployments near the border.

Lebanese authorities reported at least 394 deaths and over 500,000 displaced due to Israeli attacks. HRW urged Israel to halt such actions and called on arms-supplying countries to suspend military aid and pressure Israel to stop using these weapons in civilian areas.