Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:22am on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday International
At least 41 people were killed after Israeli special forces raided Nabi Chit in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley overnight. The Lebanese health ministry said dozens more were injured. Three Lebanese soldiers and several civilians, including children, were among the dead. The Israeli operation aimed to recover the remains of missing Israeli airman Ron Arad, who disappeared in Lebanon 40 years ago. Residents said Israeli troops landed by helicopter and clashes broke out with Hezbollah fighters. Witnesses said heavy airstrikes followed to allow the troops to withdraw. “They bombed everything. This is crazy,” one resident said. Locals said the grave believed to hold the airman’s remains was empty. (PC: BBC)