BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
Summary
A BBC team joined a United Nations peacekeeping mission to visit southern Lebanon, an area occupied by Israeli forces. Israel continues military actions there, claiming to create a security zone to stop attacks by Hezbollah, while Western and Lebanese officials say Israel is expanding its military presence.Key Facts
- The BBC visited southern Lebanon as part of a UN peacekeeping mission called Unifil.
- Israel has occupied parts of southern Lebanon and carried out air strikes and demolitions.
- These military actions have continued even after a ceasefire was announced in June.
- Israel says it is building a "security zone" to prevent attacks from the armed group Hezbollah.
- Israeli forces say buildings they destroyed were used by Hezbollah for military purposes.
- Western and Lebanese officials report Israel is increasing its military presence in the occupied areas.
- The August visit by the BBC was approved by the Israeli military through an agreement with the UN.
- This is similar to Israel’s actions in Gaza, where entire villages have been flattened.
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