Links to FOUR reports: from National Public Radio, Middle East Eye, Agence France-Presse, and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials as highlighted. (Scroll down for LEBANON 3-12-26. Scroll up for IRAN.) — MCM

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Israel launches airstrikes in Beirut, displacing thousands of people. Reported by Hadeel Al-Shalchi and A Martínez | NPR  Israel has carried out air strikes in central Beirut for the first time since the latest conflict began, displacing hundreds of thousands of people. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.

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UN chief in Beirut for ‘solidarity’ with Lebanon. From Middle East Monitor. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had arrived in Beirut today for a “solidarity” visit to Lebanon, where the Middle East war has claimed more than 687 lives since March 2. READ MORE . . .  

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U.N. chief launches $325  min appeal to support Lebanon in Israel war. From AFP. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launches a $325 million humanitarian appeal to support Lebanon as it responds to the displacement crisis caused by the war between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AFP report in French, and soon HERE for headlines of others.

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Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut sheltering top Mossad agent. From the Cradle. The Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut is currently harboring a high-profile Israeli intelligence asset wanted by Lebanese authorities, journalist and The Cradle contributor Radwan Mortada has revealed. READ MORE . . .

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