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Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country’s Health Ministry reports.

Published On 5 May 2026

  • The United Arab Emirates said its air defences intercepted ballistic and cruise missiles fired from Iran, and a fire at an oil facility in Fujairah was reported after a drone attack. Iran has not officially commented on the reported attacks.
  • Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union have condemned the suspected Iranian missile and drone attack on the UAE.