'Israel destroyed houses, roads, even trees': People return to destruction in southern Lebanon
Summary
The Israeli army has carried out ground operations since March 2026 in southern Lebanon near the border, destroying houses, roads, and trees while trying to create a security buffer zone. Despite a ceasefire, many civilian homes in villages like Naqoura and Bint Jbeil have been demolished, affecting residents who had already fled the area.Key Facts
- Israeli bulldozers demolished homes in southern Lebanese villages near the border, including Naqoura.
- The operations aim to create a "Yellow Line" buffer zone to block Hezbollah fighters from getting close to Israel.
- The Israeli army says it targets Hezbollah military sites, some of which they say are inside civilian areas.
- Many homes destroyed were already empty due to residents fleeing the conflict.
- Videos show buildings being demolished even near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters.
- The destruction includes villages like Bint Jbeil, Ainata, Jubbayn, and Rabb el-Thalathine.
- Residents like Bernard Farhat lost family homes that took years to build.
- The conflict involves ongoing tensions and clashes between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.
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