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13.03.2026

The Day Dermer Was Assigned the Lebanese File

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 13.03.2026.

It displays 99 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

13.03.2026The Day Dermer Was Assigned the Lebanese File

Early morning coverage focused on Israeli ground operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah's refusal to negotiate under fire, continuing the military escalation from previous days. By late morning, editorial priority shifted to diplomatic developments, with U.S. President Trump threatening Iran following attacks on Gulf states and Israel, while Lebanese President Michel Aoun called for an end to attacks. The afternoon saw UN Secretary-General António Guterres declaring the era of armed groups over and issuing a $325 million humanitarian appeal, as Lebanese officials denied Lebanon was a battlefield. Evening coverage detailed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appointing Ron Dermer to manage the Lebanese file and coordinate with Washington, marking a new diplomatic channel, while Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem stated diplomacy had been given a chance but aggression forced confrontation.

13.03.2026
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11:45
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a key aerial refueling aircraft, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during a mission supporting ongoing military aggression against Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the incident involved two aircraft, with one going down in friendly airspace and the other landing safely in ‘Israel’. CENTCOM confirmed the crash …
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Un ravitailleur KC-135 Stratotanker de l’US Air Force, appareil essentiel au ravitaillement en vol, s’est écrasé jeudi dans l’ouest de l’Irak lors d’une mission de soutien à l’offensive militaire menée conjointement contre l’Iran. Selon le Commandement central américain (CENTCOM), l’incident a impliqué deux appareils : l’un s’est abîmé en espace aérien ami, tandis que l’autre a …
11:46

11:47Trump's Iran Threat After Gulf Attacks

The newspapers report on clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces (Addiyar) and U.S. President Trump threatening Iran following attacks on Gulf states and Israel (Naharnet). These developments emerge alongside coverage of heavy weekend rainfall (Al Joumhouria), continuing the focus on regional military tensions and diplomatic posturing.
12:12
Millions of Iranians have poured into the streets across the country to mark International Al-Quds Day, a significant annual event aimed at expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause and condemning US and Israeli actions in Palestine and beyond. Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli aggression on Tehran as masses were rallying in the capital. Epstein Coalition …
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13:34Trump's Iran Threat After Gulf Attacks

The newspapers report on clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces (Addiyar) and U.S. President Trump threatening Iran following attacks on Gulf states and Israel (Naharnet). These developments emerge alongside coverage of heavy weekend rainfall (Al Joumhouria), continuing the focus on regional military tensions and diplomatic posturing.
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15:06
Top Iranian officials including the president and top security official defied the Israeli aggression on Tehran and made public appearance during a rally marking International Al-Quds Day. Iranians were seen taking photos with President Masoud Pezeshkian as he joined Al-Quds Day rally in Tehran, which saw US-Israeli strikes nearby. State TV showed President Pezeshkian greeting …
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15:53
Four US service members are dead after a US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, a refueling aircraft, crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the US military announced. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq had earlier announced downing the aircraft, adding that it targeted a second KC-135, forcing it to make an emergency landing. However, the US Central …
15:53

16:01Aoun's Ceasefire Plea and Guterres's Armed Groups Decree

The newspapers report on Lebanese President Michel Aoun calling for an end to attacks (Addiyar) and UN Secretary-General António Guterres declaring the era of armed groups is over, while coverage continues of U.S. President Trump threatening Iran following attacks on Gulf states and Israel (Naharnet). These diplomatic developments emerge alongside reports of heavy weekend rainfall (Al Joumhouria).
16:05
Israeli enemy aircraft dropped leaflets over the Lebanese capital, Beirut, on Friday calling on civilians to turn against Hezbollah resistance group defending the country, a move widely seen as a return to old psychological warfare tactics that underscore the enemy’s mounting frustration. A loud blast was heard in the capital, Beirut, which turned out to …
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20:02
The Islamic Resistance launched on Friday salvos of rockets at the Zionist settlements in the north of occupied Palestine as well as the gatherings of Israeli soldiers in the Lebanese-Palestinian border area as part of Al-Quds Day operations. Hezbollah Military Media issued consecutive statements which detail the Islamic Resistance attacks and their outcomes. As part …
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20:18Lebanon's Battlefield Denial

The newspapers report on Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib stating Lebanon is not a battlefield (Addiyar), while UN Secretary-General António Guterres issues an urgent $325 million humanitarian appeal (Addiyar). Coverage continues of U.S. President Trump threatening Iran following attacks on Gulf states and Israel (Naharnet).
21:30
L’ennemi tente de semer la discorde entre les Libanais après avoir échoué à atteindre ses objectifs par les moyens militaires, recourant ainsi aux méthodes classiques de la guerre psychologique. L’aviation israélienne a largué vendredi des milliers de tracts sur Beyrouth, dans un fracas semblable au bruit d’une explosion. Les tracts adressés aux Libanais les exhortent …
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Dans son discours pour la célébration de la Journée d’al-Qods, décrétée le dernier vendredi du mois de Ramadan, le secrétaire général du Hezbollah cheikh Naïm Qassem a déclaré que la Résistance islamique s’est préparée « à une longue bataille » assurant que l’ennemi israélien aura « des surprises sur le champ de bataille ». Nous sommes confrontés à une …
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23:05Dermer's Lebanese File Assignment

The newspapers report on diplomatic developments regarding Lebanon's conflict, with Al Joumhouria covering Netanyahu appointing Ron Dermer to manage the Lebanese file and coordinate with Washington, while Addiyar reports Sheikh Qassem stating diplomacy was given a chance but aggression forced confrontation. These new diplomatic angles emerge alongside continued coverage of Trump's threats against Iran (Naharnet).
23:10
Hezbollah Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, emphasized that Hezbollah has prepared itself for a long-term confrontation, asserting that the Israeli enemy lacks the capacity to achieve its goals, while Lebanon’s government has failed diplomatically. In a keynote address on Al-Quds Day, Sheikh Naim Qassem emphasized the day’s profound spiritual and moral significance, portraying it as …
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