Israeli strikes target Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 17, 2026 at 08:00 AM

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Israeli air strikes targeted three Beirut neighborhoods and southern Lebanon on Tuesday, as fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese state media reports the attacks hit Kafaat, Haret Hreik, and Doha Aramoun in Beirut, with Israel confirming it targeted Hezbollah. The strikes in Aramoun hit a residential building, reportedly in an attempted targeted assassination. Since the renewed fighting began over two weeks ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 886 people in Lebanon, including women and children, and wounded 2,141. Lebanon reports that over one million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.

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Iran 30% Kafaat 30% Arab al-Jal 30% Heidi Pett 40% Ministry of Public Health 40% Haret Hreik 40% Doha Aramoun 50% National News Agency (NNA) ×250% Hezbollah ×280% Beirut ×380% Israel ×590% Lebanon ×590%

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