Lebanon War & Health Impact: Israeli strikes and artillery shelling intensified across southern Lebanon, with Lebanon’s health authorities reporting multiple civilian deaths including women and children, and warning of further evacuation orders; the Health Ministry says attacks since March 2 have killed 3,355 people and wounded 10,095, including medical personnel. Child Safety in Conflict: UNICEF says children are being killed or injured at an average of 11 per day in Lebanon over the past week, urging constant protection of children and civilian infrastructure. Syria Flood Response: Syria’s President Ahmad Al Shara visited Euphrates flood zones after days of surging waters, with reports of child deaths, collapsed bridges, disrupted water stations, and emergency evacuations. Water & Public Health Risk: Syria’s Energy Ministry began reducing Euphrates water releases to lower flooding risk in Raqqa and Deir Ezzor, including operational dam measures and evacuations to temporary shelters. Mental Health Under Prolonged War: Israel-linked reporting highlights rising PTSD, suicides, and social strain amid sustained regional conflict, with mental health demand increasing. Rebuilding & Health Systems: Syria’s reconstruction is drawing investor interest, but analysts warn that damaged infrastructure—including hospitals—plus sanctions and weak institutions keep risk high.