Israel kills at least 27 in south Lebanon as it intensifies attacks; Houthis strike Saudi Arabia: Everything you need to know this Tuesday
Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Tuesday, Sept. 8.
by Abbas Mahfouz · L'Orient TodayWant to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 Some key things to watch today:Updates following Israel's escalatory attacks in southern Lebanon, specifically in the Nabatieh district. 11 a.m.: Meeting held by Sheikh Akl of the Druze community, Sheikh Sami Abi al-Mouna with acting chargé d’affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Lebanon, Iyad al-Hazzaa.12 p.m.: MPs Ghassan Hasbani and Fadi Karam will hold a press conference on submitting a draft law regulating the safety and registration of medicines in Lebanon, as well as health security for cancer and autoimmune disease patients.3 p.m.: Cabinet will convene to discuss the Finance Ministry's report on 2027 draft state budget. Israeli strikes fuel fears of prolonged occupation under pretext of responding to Hezbollah drone fire, killing at least 27:...
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