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Dispatch #17MARCH 5, 2026·21:40–22:00 UTC·1 min read
Israel Intensifies Airstrikes in Lebanon, Over 100 Dead
Israeli airstrikes kill over 100 in Lebanon, worsening civilian plight.
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Israeli military actions escalate in Lebanon, resulting in over 100 casualties. Continuous airstrikes target areas including the Dahiyeh suburb of Beirut, prompting further evacuations. Residents flee amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. In addition to civilian deaths, the violence induces fears of broader conflict, with more than 38,000 Syrians reported to have crossed into Syria to escape the hostilities. Meanwhile, airstrikes by Israel and the U.S. in Iran intensify, with reports indicating significant destruction and civilian casualties. Iranian authorities are reportedly expediting executions of detained protesters as military actions continue. The United Nations condemns the bombing of a school in Iran, citing it as a serious violation of humanitarian law amid the ongoing violence. Global leaders express concerns about the potential fallout, expecting higher energy prices and a new wave of refugees from the region. As the Middle East crises deepen, international calls for restraint grow amid fears of a humanitarian catastrophe.
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CRITICALUN highlights the global regression of women's rights amid increasing conflictsCRITICALGerman high school students protest against military serviceGermanyCRITICALIsrael’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation ordersBeirutCRITICALUS-Israel Strikes on Iran Impacting AfricaAfricaCRITICALTrump Administration's Military Strategy in Latin AmericaN/AHIGHUS House to Vote on Efforts to Halt Iran War as Conflict IntensifiesWashingtonHIGHCuba's economic challenges amid US blockadeHavanaHIGHUS House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran warWashingtonHIGHGlobal Regressing Women's Rights Amid Increased ViolenceGlobalHIGHGender Rights Regress Worldwide Amid Increasing ConflictsGlobalHIGHUkraine and Russia Swap 200 Prisoners Amid Stalled Peace TalksHIGHIran Conflict and Southeast Asia's Cautious ResponseStrait of HormuzHIGHUN Security Council Meeting on Children in ConflictNew YorkHIGHChina Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. PressureBeijingHIGHUS-Iran Relations Strained by ConflictWashingtonHIGHUS-Iran tensions escalate, impacting international relationsWashington