• UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asserts that there is "no military solution, only diplomacy" for Lebanon.
• The humanitarian crisis escalates with over 826 casualties reported since early March.
• Hezbollah claims direct clashes with Israeli forces amid ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon.
• The UN launches a $325 million appeal for humanitarian support for displaced populations.
• International calls for intervention grow, with Turkey warning of potential genocide.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during his visit to Beirut, emphasized that “there is no military solution, only diplomacy” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. He urged the international community to "step up your engagement" and support Lebanon, which is facing a humanitarian crisis following Hezbollah's attack on Israel that was a response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

As the conflict continues, the situation in Lebanon remains dire, with reports indicating the death toll has climbed to **826** since March 2, including **106 children**. The ongoing airstrikes by Israel have led to increased fears among civilians, who are subjected to evacuation orders and violence in areas like southern Beirut and Sidon. Guterres arrived in Beirut to call for a **$325 million humanitarian appeal** for the internally displaced individuals, underlining the urgency of addressing the humanitarian needs arising from the conflict, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

The situation escalated further when Hezbollah announced they were engaged in "direct clashes" with Israeli forces in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, involving light and medium weapons. The Israeli military, for its part, reported ongoing strikes aimed at Hezbollah operatives, further complicating the potential for peace, as both sides assert their commitment to the conflict, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.

Adding to the concerns, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warned of a possible "genocide" in Lebanon, urging international intervention to prevent further escalation. The humanitarian situation is exacerbated by repeated claims from Lebanese health authorities that ambulances and medical personnel have been targeted, which the Israeli military disputes, claiming that Hezbollah is using medical facilities for military purposes, according to Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia, and Le Monde.