Private, non-sectarian university in Beirut, chartered in New York
American universities in Iraq, Lebanon, and Iran face threats of retaliation from Iran's IRGC following US-Israeli strikes on Iranian universities. Several institutions have moved to online classes for safety, as regional tensions escalate and warnings of potential attacks increase.
Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil has died from wounds after an Israeli strike hit her home near Tyre on Mansouri beach. The Orange House project, which protected nesting sea turtles and trained volunteers, is mourned by environmentalists and communities who depend on coastal ecosystems.