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  • Lebanese Christian villages caught in Israel-Hezbollah war

    Lebanese Christian villages caught in Israel-Hezbollah war

    Mar 12, 2026 10:35 PM EDT

    ... or Muslim, stand to lose. For the "PBS News Hour," I'm Simona Foltyn in Lebanon. Geoff Bennett: The "News Hour" requested comment from the Israel Defense Forces on some of the attacks Simona just reported. They did not respond. Tomorrow evening, we will have a report from Northern Israel ...

  • U.S. and Israeli strikes are damaging Iranian historical sites

    U.S. and Israeli strikes are damaging Iranian historical sites

    Mar 12, 2026 03:24 PM EDT

    ... the core of my memories, I feel like I am also losing a piece of him.” It was unclear if it was U.S. or Israeli strikes that caused the damage. The Pentagon did not provide comment. The Israeli Defense Forces said it was “unfamiliar” with claims of damage to ...

  • Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon

    Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon

    Mar 09, 2026 05:16 PM EDT

    Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus shells in strikes on Lebanon The human rights group said in a report Monday the Israeli military "unlawfully" hit a village in southern Lebanon with shells containing white phosphorus, a controversial incendiary munition. Through geolocating and verifying seven images, Human Rights Watch ...

  • Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

    Trump rules out talks absent Iran's 'unconditional surrender' as Israel strikes Lebanon

    Mar 06, 2026 03:21 PM EDT

    In Israel, the sound of explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv early Friday morning after a warning about missiles incoming from Iran, as air defense systems worked to intercept the barrage. Israel hits Lebanon with multiple airstrikes around Beirut Israel carried out at least 11 airstrikes late Thursday and ...

  • As U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify, Iran says it's no longer looking to negotiate

    As U.S.-Israeli strikes intensify, Iran says it's no longer looking to negotiate

    Mar 05, 2026 11:55 PM EDT

    ... But dialogue remains elusive. On the streets of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, more buildings toppled from Israeli airstrikes. At least 100 people have been killed. Israel says it's targeting Hezbollah command centers.Traffic snarled today as residents rushed to flee after Israel told people to evacuate the city's ...

  • Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks: 'Here, the wars don't end'

    Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks: 'Here, the wars don't end'

    Mar 05, 2026 11:35 PM EDT

    Since its joint attack with the U.S. on Saturday, Israel has come under fire from Iran and its proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah. It has rattled a country still reeling from the Oct. 7 attacks. Producer Karl Bostic in Tel Aviv spoke with Israelis amid the bombardment, and Nick Schifrin tells us their stories.

  • Pummeled by airstrikes, Iran launches new wave of attacks against Israel and U.S. bases

    Pummeled by airstrikes, Iran launches new wave of attacks against Israel and U.S. bases

    Mar 05, 2026 04:23 PM EDT

    Since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which struck Israel in the opening days of the war, Israel has hit sites in Beirut’s suburbs and issued a blanket warning for residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate. WATCH: Lebanese government and civilians caught in middle of renewed Israel ...

  • WATCH: Senate fails to pass DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating

    WATCH: Senate fails to pass DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating

    Mar 05, 2026 03:31 PM EDT

    Republicans invoked the war in Iran and the prospect of retaliatory terrorist attacks as they made another unsuccessful effort Thursday to pass a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.

  • Lebanese government and civilians caught in middle of renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict

    Lebanese government and civilians caught in middle of renewed Israel-Hezbollah conflict

    Mar 04, 2026 11:45 PM EDT

    ... sit this war out. But Hezbollah resumed its operations on Sunday to support Iran, claiming responsibility in videos like these for targeting military installations in Israel. These attacks have inflicted little to no damage, while Israel's response has been devastating. Fighter jets have pummeled residential areas. And, on Wednesday ...

  • WATCH: Senate GOP votes down war powers resolution after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

    WATCH: Senate GOP votes down war powers resolution after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran

    Mar 04, 2026 03:28 PM EDT

    Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.

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