UN Calls for De-escalation as Violence Kills 800+ in Southern Lebanon
Since March 2, southern Lebanon has been engulfed in intense military clashes resulting in devastating human and social consequences. Over 800 people have died and nearly 2,000 more have been injured. The conflict has uprooted more than 800,000 residents, forcing around 120,000 into emergency shelters. These numbers highlight the severe toll on civilian populations and infrastructure in the region. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), deployed with 7,500 personnel from 48 countries, is tasked with maintaining peace along the border area south of the Litani River. The mission has reported ongoing exchanges of fire across the Blue Line,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Mar 2026 09:27
Egypt Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon, Calls for Halt to Violations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati to address the escalating Israeli military aggression against Lebanon. Abdelatty strongly condemned the Israeli attacks, describing them as breaches of Lebanon’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, violating international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The minister expressed Egypt's unwavering support for Lebanon's efforts to assert control over its national territory. The call highlighted the urgency of halting Israeli violations and attacks to create a stable environment conducive to meaningful negotiations. These hostilities have heightened regional tensions, impacting civilian populations in Lebanon and complicating peace... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 14 Mar 2026 11:12
