Editorial Note: The following news reports are summaries from original sources. They may also include corrections of Arabic names and political terminology. Comments are in parentheses.

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The Ongoing Israeli Aggression on Lebanon Results in the Killing of 886, Injuring 2,141, and Displacement of More than One Million People, by March 16, 2026

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3 Lebanese Journalists Assassinated, Raising the Death Toll from the Israeli Air Strikes to1,142 people, with more than 3,300 injuries, In Addition to the Humanitarian Refugee Crisis

March 29, 2026

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Al-Mayadeen TV journalists Fatima Futouni and Mu'hammed Futouni, and Al-Manar journalist Ali Shu'ayb, were assassinated by an Israeli occupation forces air strike, in South Lebanon, on March 29, 2026.	Lebanon is witnessing a deepening humanitarian crisis, in addition to the death toll from Israeli attacks, as seen above in South Beirut, since early March of 1,142 people, with more than 3,300 injuries, March 29, 2026
3 Lebanese Journalists Assassinated, Raising the Death Toll from the Israeli Air Strikes to 1,142 people, with more than 3,300 injuries, In Addition to the Humanitarian Refugee Crisis, March 29, 2026

 
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Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill and injure several people

Sunday 29-March-2026

BEIRUT, (PIC)

Several people were killed and others were injured in Israeli airstrikes on different areas of southern Lebanon on Sunday.

According to the National News Agency on Sunday morning, an Israeli airstrike on the town of Hanniyeh in southern Lebanon claimed the lives of seven people and injured many others.

In a similar strike on the southern town of Jouaiya, two people were killed and three others injured.

In another incident, two Lebanese paramedics were killed and others were wounded when Israeli aircraft bombed the vicinity of Bint Jubail Hospital in the town of Bint Jubail.

Several casualties were also reported following two drone strikes on a health point near Bint Jubail Hospital, while another airstrike targeted a medical center in the town of Dair Kifa, but no one was hurt.

Shortly after midnight, Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes targeting several areas, including the town of El-Jamaliyeh north of Ba'labek, a house in the town of Abba that was completely destroyed, as well as another house in the town of Debaal, and other towns and villages.

The strikes were accompanied by artillery shelling that hit the towns of El-Bayadha and Bint Jubail.

Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation army announced the death of one soldier and the injury of three others in southern Lebanon, the fifth soldier killed since its all-out war on the country resumed on March 2.

Yesterday, the Hebrew media reported that nine officers and soldiers were seriously and moderately wounded during clashes with Hezbollah fighters on several fronts.

Hezbollah, for its part, said that it had carried out a series of counterattacks using rockets and drones targeting multiple Israeli military gatherings and sites.

Lebanese health ministry figures released Saturday evening show Israel's war on the country has killed 1,189 and wounded 3,427 since March 2. 

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Israeli strike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon

Saturday 28-March-2026

BEIRUT, (PIC)

Lebanese media reported that four people, including three journalists, were killed on Saturday afternoon when an Israeli airstrike targeted a car near the town of Jizzeen in southern Lebanon.

The slain journalists were identified as Al-Manar correspondent Ali Shu'aib, Al-Mayadeen correspondent Fatima Fitouni, and her brother the cameraman Mu'hamed Fetouni.

In a statement, the Israeli occupation army admitted that it had carried out the deadly strike on the car near Jizzeen.

The Israeli occupation army justified its crime by claiming that Shu'aib was a member of Hezbollah’s Radhwan Force intelligence unit who operated under the guise of a journalist for Al-Manar network.

In a related context, the 'Hamas Movement has strongly denounced the Israeli army’s strike on a car in southern Lebanon that killed three journalists today, accusing the Israeli occupation government of systematically targeting journalists.

In a statement, 'Hamas called on the international community, human rights groups, and media institutions to condemn Israeli attacks on journalists, expose violations against them, and ensure accountability.

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Regional escalation widens as Lebanon death toll reaches 1,142

Saturday 28-March-2026

BEIRUT, (PIC)

The Israeli-American war on Iran entered its twenty-ninth day on Saturday with rapid escalation across multiple fronts, as missile exchanges intensified and regional involvement deepened, while the humanitarian toll in Lebanon continued to rise sharply.

Air raid sirens sounded in Dimona, Beersheba and Eilat after missiles were launched from Yemen for the first time since the war began, marking a new phase in the conflict.

Israeli forces simultaneously carried out air strikes on targets inside Tehran, as reports indicated that Washington is preparing to deploy the USS George Bush aircraft carrier to the region.

US President Donald Trump said regime change in Iran had effectively already occurred, hinting at a possible future withdrawal of US forces, even as military options continue to expand.

Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes reportedly targeted Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, injuring several US soldiers and damaging military aircraft.

Inside Israel, Iranian missile fire killed one person and wounded several others, while interception systems were activated across multiple areas.

On the northern front, fighting with Hezbollah intensified. The group said it ambushed Israeli forces advancing toward the Litani River, claiming casualties, while Israeli airstrikes hit multiple towns in southern and eastern Lebanon.

Sirens also sounded repeatedly in the Galilee and the Golan amid continued cross border fire.

The escalation has spread across the region. The UAE reported injuries from falling missile debris, while Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Kuwait said they intercepted drones and missiles targeting their territories.

In a notable development, Thailand reached an agreement with Iran to allow its vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting growing global concern over maritime security.

Inside Iran, strikes hit several cities including Qom, where an entire family was reportedly killed, while the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed a third strike near the Bushehr nuclear facility in ten days, raising fears of a nuclear risk.

At the same time, Lebanon is witnessing a deepening humanitarian crisis. The Lebanese Ministry of Health said the death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks since early March has risen to 1,142 people, with more than 3,300 injured.

Recent airstrikes killed civilians, including children, and wounded dozens, as bombardment continues across southern regions and the Bekaa Valley.

The widening war now reflects a multi-front confrontation stretching from Iran to Lebanon and the Gulf, with mounting civilian casualties and growing fears of a broader regional conflict.

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Al-Mayadeen TV mourns martyr journalists Fatima Futouni, Mu'hammed Futouni, and Ali Shu'ayb, who were assassinated by the Israeli occupation forces air strike

Al-Mayadeen, March 29, 2026

Al Mayadeen's Chairman of the Board, Ghassan Bin Jiddou, mourns war correspondent Fatima Ftouni and her colleagues, condemning their martyrdom in an Israeli strike as a war crime, and vowing that Al Mayadeen will not be deterred by "Israel's" crimes.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Mayadeen Media Network, Ghassan Bin Jiddou, issued a deeply emotional statement mourning the martyrdom of Al Mayadeen correspondent Fatima Futouni, her brother, cameraman Mohammad Ftouni, and Al Manar's correspondent Ali Sheaib, who were killed in a deliberate Israeli attack on their vehicle while they were performing their media duties.

“With pain, grief, and sorrow, and with steadfastness and loyalty, we mourn our heroic colleague Fatima Ftouni and her brother Mo'hammed Futouni,” Bin Jiddou mourned the journalists, describing the attack as a treacherous Israeli aggression.

He expressed condolences to the Futouni family, noting their immense sacrifices, including nine martyrs from their family during the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon, and lauded their parents’ resilience as a symbol of the steadfast spirit of southern Lebanon.

Ben Jeddou described Fatima as the epitome of a dedicated field journalist, courageous, professional, and unwavering in her mission. “She insisted on remaining in South Lebanon, refusing offers to leave Lebanon or work in another capacity,” he said, emphasizing that she viewed field reporting not merely as a job, but as a message and responsibility, nor did she "accept being transferred for an extended period to another country [or] work at the channel’s headquarters in the capital."

He noted her constant presence on the frontlines, adding that her courage and determination were a source of both pride and concern for the network’s leadership. "She was at all times, armed with her vest and helmet, fortified by her word and credibility, with love, commitment, and belonging," Ben Jeddou expressed.

"This was Fatima Futouni… a living martyr as she toiled in the field, and now alive as a martyr after having joined the great martyrs of the cause, of freedom, and of dignity."

In his heartfelt message, he added:

"Fatima, my daughter, and daughter of Al Mayadeen, you have set our hearts ablaze with your departure; you have made us weep with your loss; you have pained us with the swiftness of your ascent, and left us tired in our thoughts of you with your haste to rise and ascend…

Fatima Futouni, the champion of Al-Mayadeen, today joins media martyrs and guardians of truth, alongside the gentle soul, Fara'h 'Omar, and the heroes of dignity and free journalism: Rabi'h Ma'mari, Mu'hammad Ridha, Ghassan Najjar, Husain Aql, and Hadi El-Sayid.

Congratulations to you, Fatima, Mu'hammed Ftouni, and Ali Shu'ayb, the noble and beloved, the beacon of Al-Manar and resistance media. Our heartfelt condolences go to the family of martyr Ali Shu'ayb and to his colleagues at Al-Manar and its devoted administration."

'Targeting journalists is a war crime'

Bin Jiddou also thanked anyone who called and expressed sympathy with Al-Mayadeen, calling upon Arabs and the larger media community to stand in solidarity against "Israel's" aggression and its targeting of journalists.

"We call upon the Arab and global media community to uphold the values of defending journalism and journalists, and to criminalize the perpetrator who struts in the savagery of its bloodshed, in thought and doctrine, and in its pitch-black darkness as method and conduct."

He further noted that differences in alignment or politics should not stand in the way of such solidarity.

"Differences among media families in policies, choices, and affiliations, even in alignments and alliances, should not fragment the centrality of the principles of press freedom and expression, nor undermine the struggles of journalists over decades to secure the very right to life, and to pursue civil struggle through the word and expression."

Bin Jiddou held the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the targeting of Al-Mayadeen’s journalists, describing it as a war crime and a flagrant violation of international laws and media norms.

“We document this grievance for the day justice prevails,” he said, underlining that these acts seek to suppress the truth and intimidate journalists.

He then addressed "Israel" directly, challenging the Israeli entity, the "leaders of oppression in the world," and warning them that Al-Mayadeen will remain steadfast against them, documenting their crimes."

"As for you, in the occupation entity… we know that you do not care for the cries of the oppressed, for you are oppressors, indeed, leaders of oppression in the world. We know that you take pleasure in killing us and shedding our blood, but you do not realize that our dead are martyrs with the Most Merciful, while you are humiliated; your fate, before the Almighty, is retribution that you will inevitably receive, in this world before the hereafter, and that is not far off, if you would only see."

"We know that you revel in assassination, destruction, and bloody strife, but we will remain to expose falsehood, confront falsification, and unmask the fabricators. We remain steadfast in the field to confront any occupation, resist any annihilation, and are deeply rooted in defending the human being wherever they may be, against the beasts of Epstein’s world, wherever they are and however they may be."

Call to the global media community

In closing, addressing the journalists of Al-Mayadeen, Bin Jiddou described the loss as painful but reaffirmed that the network remains bound by the legacy of its martyrs. "We will not abandon this path", he said, "Their sacrifice strengthens our commitment to truth, dignity, and justice."

Al-Mayadeen, with all it stands for, Bin Jiddou affirmed, "is a trust placed upon our shoulders by the martyrs, it is the message of the free and of humane nations, and I do not exaggerate. Al-Mayadeen has never sought, not for a single moment, to present even one martyr, even if martyrdom is a divine honor granted to those worthy of it. Al Mayadeen has always worked to provide protection and professional safety for its sons and daughters, as required by the rules of the field and the coverage of wars…"

The work of Al-Mayadeen, is one that brings forth life, rather than summons death, he stressed.

"...Even if martyrdom is a merit of life and not merely an obituary of passing. We strive to convey reality with integrity and the truth with courage, and we will not retreat. We will not betray the resistance in the name of some false realist view, nor will we abandon the resistance's fighters in the excuse of some humiliating pragmatism, whatever the cost, and no matter how treacherous daggers are turned against us… Know that this is the choice necessitated by our dignity."

Al Mayadeen mourns martyrs Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni, Ali Sheaib | Al Mayadeen English

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Al-Mayadeen's Fatima Ftouni martyred in deliberate Israeli aggression

Al-Mayadeen, March 28, 2026

Al Mayadeen's correspondent to South Lebanon, Fatima Futouni, was martyred in a direct Israeli aggression alongside her brother Mohammad and Al-Manar's correspondent Ali Shu'ayb, while in a vehicle clearly marked PRESS.

Al-Mayadeen Media Network announced the martyrdom of its correspondent to South Lebanon, Fatima Futouni, on Saturday after an Israeli airstrike directly struck a vehicle clearly marked as a press car in which she and fellow journalists were travelling.

Al-Manar correspondent Ali Shu'ayb, and Fatima's brother, Mohammad, were also in the vehicle at the time of the attack.

Fatima had been in the field covering the ongoing Israeli aggression on Lebanon, doing the work she was known and loved for, bringing the reality of her people's resistance to audiences around the world.

According to Al-Mayadeen's correspondent Jamal Ghourabi, "Israel" targeted Fatima's vehicle with four precision missiles. After that, when ambulances arrived on the scene, paramedics were then targeted, leading to the martyrdom of one paramedic, reflecting an obvious attempt to assassinate press crews and even paramedics attempting to reach them.

She was a fixture of Al-Mayadeen's newsroom long before she took to the field, having served as an editor at Al-Mayadeen Net, where colleagues remember her as warm, devoted, and deeply committed to her craft.

When she made the move to frontline correspondence in South Lebanon, those qualities only sharpened. In conditions that would have driven many away, Fatima stayed, reported, and refused to be silent.

Yet, her martyrdom is not an isolated incident.

On November 21, 2023, shortly after "Israel" launched its war on Lebanon, Al Mayadeen correspondent Fara'h 'Omar and cameraman Rabi'h Me'mari were martyred in an Israeli strike that directly targeted them after they finished their live broadcast.

Nearly two years later, on October 25, 2024, Al-Mayadeen's Ghassan Najjar and Mu'hammed Ridha were martyred in another deliberate attack on press personnel.

The pattern is not incidental. Over the past three years, "Israel" has killed hundreds of journalists across the region, in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank.

The Israeli regime systematically targets press vehicles, positions where camera equipment is visible, and journalists wearing marked vests, in an effort to suppress witnesses to its crimes and failures.

But Fatima and her brother are not the first of their family to be martyred in this war. Earlier this month, Fatima's uncle and his family were martyred in an Israeli strike that targeted their house in Toul, a death Fatima herself reported on live television, steady and present at the moment the world learned what she had just lost.

Ali Shoeib: A pillar of Resistance media

Al-Manar TV mourned its correspondent as "an entire media front in his own right, a pillar, companion, and comrade to generations of resistance fighters, and a teacher and role model for generations of journalists."

Al-Manar also mourned Al Mayadeen's Fatima Futouni, stating that "once again, Al-Manar joins our colleagues at Al-Mayadeen in the sacrifice of blood and dedication." The network called on Lebanese authorities, relevant ministries, and international organisations to confront the repeated targeting of journalists in the field.

Known to colleagues and fighters alike as Hajj Ali Shu'ayb, he had been a fixture of the southern Lebanese frontlines since 1992, over three decades during which he covered nearly every significant confrontation between Lebanon and "Israel."

He was present during the 1993 aggression, moving between shelled villages while F-16s flew overhead. He covered Operation Grapes of Wrath in 1996. He was there for the liberation of the south in 2000, his lens documenting the withdrawal of Israeli forces and their collaborators alongside the rifles of the fighters who drove them out.

During the July 2006 war, he was in the eastern sector for its fiercest battles, and was reportedly among the first journalists to enter Maroun El-Ras at dawn on the day the ceasefire was announced, before Israeli soldiers had even left the homes they were sheltering in.

He was threatened repeatedly, injured more than once, and never deterred. Hajj Ali Shu'ayb was one of Lebanon's most pre-eminent and courageous war correspondents. He did not cover the resistance from the outside; he lived alongside it for thirty years, until the end.

Al Mayadeen's Fatima Ftouni martyred in deliberate Israeli aggression | Al Mayadeen English

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