The Briefing Israel to hold a ‘security zone’ in the south of Lebanon
Mar 24, 2026
Abdullah Al-Haidan, executive director overseeing Riyadh’s King Salman Park project, describes the park’s scale and green design. Anita Riotta, Monocle politics producer, breaks down Italy’s referendum fallout for Meloni. Nada Makarant Atala, Beirut-based correspondent, reports on bombardment, displacement and worries over a southern security zone in Lebanon.
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Beirut's Displaced Sleeping In Tents
- Nada Makarant Atala describes central Beirut after intense overnight bombardment with empty southern suburbs and displaced families in tents.
- She notes shelters are at capacity and streets like the Corniche host displaced people sleeping outside with few belongings.
Bridges Blown To Isolate The Litani Area
- Israel has destroyed at least seven bridges in southern Lebanon to isolate the Litani region and hinder movement.
- Nada says these are ordinary Lebanese bridges she used days earlier, signaling targeted cuts to national connectivity.
Lebanon Front May Outlast Iran Talks
- Beirut sources see the Lebanon front as distinct from the Iran front, so a US‑Iran deal may not end fighting in Lebanon.
- Experts told Nada Israel views the moment as a chance to dismantle Hezbollah, suggesting a potentially longer conflict.