Europe Today Daily life on hold in Southern Lebanon
Mar 26, 2026
José Manuel Barroso, former European Commission president and veteran EU statesman. He discusses EU trust and treaty loyalty. The conversation covers possible political and legal responses to a member state breaching obligations. Tensions over sanctions, energy transit and broader European leadership are explored.
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Tyre Residents Describe Daily Life Collapse
- Daily life in Tyre has nearly collapsed under constant strikes and damaged infrastructure.
- Ekbal Zain reports shops, pharmacies, bakeries and many fuel stations are closed and movement is constrained by destroyed bridges and evacuation orders.
People Stay Because They Have No Alternative
- Civilians remain because they have nowhere else to go and shelters were inadequate early in the war.
- Ekbal Zain notes rent surges in safer areas and lack of government-provided shelters forced many to stay despite frequent bombing.
Frequent Unpredictable Strikes Increase Civilian Fear
- Attacks are frequent and unpredictable, creating constant fear for civilians.
- Ekbal Zain describes Israeli jets flying low and the audible presence of drones and missiles from multiple actors in the area.