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12.03.2026

The Day Beirut Entered the Crosshairs

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 12.03.2026.

It displays 121 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.03.2026The Day Beirut Entered the Crosshairs

Early morning coverage focused on Hezbollah's collective security ultimatum and Israeli warnings about continued conflict, framing the day's military posture. By late morning, editorial priority shifted to Israeli airstrikes expanding beyond southern Lebanon, with reports of casualties in Aramoun and threats against Zahrani River residents. The afternoon saw reports of an Israeli strike killing two academics at a Lebanese university, marking an escalation in targeting. Evening coverage detailed Israel expanding strikes into Beirut itself, while political calls for national wisdom emerged alongside Iranian threats regarding oil prices.

12.03.2026
00:37

00:38The Tripartite Call Amid Suburban Strikes

The newspapers report on diplomatic efforts to maintain communication channels amid military escalation, with new coverage of a tripartite call between Lebanese and French leaders (Addiyar) and Trump's comments on Iran (Al Joumhouria). This diplomatic focus emerges alongside continued coverage of Israeli airstrikes targeting Beirut's southern suburbs and Hezbollah's claimed operations (MTV Lebanon, Lebanon Files, LBCI, LBC, Al-Manar, almanar_en, almanar_fr).
05:26
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out the 40th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, launching decisive strikes against hostile targets throughout the region. According to the Corps, the latest phase of the operation involved the firing of Qadr, Emad, Kheibar Shekan, and Fattah missiles against targets in …
05:26
05:26
La Résistance islamique au Liban a lancé dans la soirée du mercredi 11 mars une nouvelle série d’attaques anti israéliennes baptisées « al-Aasaf al-Ma’koul » (Paille rongée), de concert avec la 40e vague de missiles du Corps des gardiens de la révolution en Iran. Des médias israéliens ont rendu compte d’un déferlement de drones sur la Galilée …
05:26

08:12Hezbollah's Collective Security Ultimatum

The newspapers report on Hezbollah's declaration of readiness for confrontation, framing security as collective or nonexistent (Addiyar), while some outlets emphasize that war's end doesn't mean cessation, with Israel labeling Hezbollah as a weapon of sedition (Al Joumhouria). This focus on military posturing and conflict continuation emerges alongside continued coverage of Israeli airstrikes on southern suburbs and southern Lebanon, and international diplomatic messages.
09:16

11:00Ceasefire Calls Amidst Battle Readiness

The newspapers report on calls for war cessation (Al Joumhouria) emerging alongside Hezbollah's readiness for confrontation (Addiyar), while coverage continues of Israeli airstrikes on southern suburbs and southern Lebanon (MTV Lebanon, Lebanon Files, Janoubia, L'Orient-Le Jour) and Hezbollah's claimed operations (Al-Manar).
12:20
US Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer accused President Donald Trump of being a “liar” regarding the war on Iran. In a press conference on Wednesday, Schumer said Trump administration is spreading misinformation about the war, especially the airstrikes on a school in Iran’s Minab. “Trump said that the Tomahawk missile that struck the school in …
12:20
13:19
Iran’s Army says its operations against Israeli military infrastructure are becoming easier and more precise after parts of the regime’s radar network were destroyed, as a new wave of drone strikes hit key bases and security facilities. Iranian forces launched a fresh round of drone operations against strategic Israeli targets on Thursday, striking the Palmachim …
13:19
13:46
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday the launch of the 41st wave of Operation True Promise 4, striking targets in Israeli-occupied territories in response to ongoing US-Israeli aggression against Iran. The operation, conducted under the codename “To the Holy al-Quds,” coincides with the eve of International Quds Day. According to an official …
13:46
13:47

13:48Southern Lebanon Under Fire

The newspapers report on continued Israeli airstrikes targeting southern Lebanon, with new coverage of casualties in Aramoun (Naharnet) and raids in the south (Addiyar), while some outlets emphasize the impact on Christian communities (L'Orient-Le Jour). This military focus emerges alongside coverage of Iranian threats regarding potential attacks on its islands (Al Joumhouria) and questions about financial institutions in Sidon (Addiyar).
16:00

16:02Zahrani's Threatened Residents

The newspapers report on Israeli military threats against residents of southern Lebanon's Zahrani River area (Addiyar) and the summoning of Iran's ambassador to Lebanon (Al Joumhouria). These developments emerge alongside continued coverage of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and Beirut's suburbs, with multiple outlets reporting casualties in Aramoun (Naharnet), raids on southern suburbs (MTV Lebanon, Lebanon Files), and Hezbollah's claimed operations (Al-Manar).
16:48
A wave of criticism is rising across the United States denouncing the Trump administration’s war on Iran. In the last two days, a number of Democratic senators and representatives have publicly condemned the US war on Iran, warning that Washington is being dragged into a dangerous and potentially prolonged conflict without congressional authorization. Taking aim …
16:48
17:22
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei issued on Thursday his first statement, highlighting his attitude towards the latest developments of the US-Israeli war on Iran and his election. Ayatollah Khamenei said ,”We are keen on friendly ties with regional states, yet we target US military bases exclusively.” Recommending that the regional …
17:22

18:26Academics Fall to Israeli Fire

The newspapers report on an Israeli strike killing two academics at a Lebanese university (Naharnet), which emerges alongside continued coverage of Israeli military threats against southern residents (Addiyar) and diplomatic moves involving Iran's ambassador (Al Joumhouria). This focus on escalating violence and diplomatic tensions builds upon previous reports of Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and Beirut's suburbs.
19:20
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon continued on Thursday confronting the Israeli aggression on Lebanon, carrying out several attacks on the Zionist soldiers and settlements. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements to detail the attacks and their outcomes. As part of the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to the settlement of Nahariya, the Islamic Resistance …
19:20
21:14

22:41Beirut Enters the Crosshairs

The newspapers report on Israel expanding strikes into Beirut (Al Joumhouria), building on earlier coverage of Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon that have killed academics (Naharnet), threatened residents (Addiyar), and displaced Christian communities (L'Orient-Le Jour). This focus on escalating violence emerges alongside continued reports of Hezbollah's operations (Al-Manar) and diplomatic messages about Hezbollah's status (Kataeb).