Israeli Defense Minister announced that they deported 200 thousand civilians from the occupied south of Lebanon
Israeli Energy Minister Katz announced the scope of the occupation in southern Lebanon and the threats against Hezbollah.
Quick Look
- Israeli Minister Katz announced that they occupied an area of 700 square kilometers in the south of Lebanon, destroyed 23 thousand houses and displaced 200 thousand people.
- He stated that the occupation would continue until Hezbollah was disarmed and Beirut could be targeted.
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Why It Matters
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force on April 17, and a framework agreement was signed on June 26. Despite this, Israel continues its military operations.
Minister Katz shared a post about the occupation they are continuing in southern Lebanon on his account on the US-based X social media platform.
Katz stated that they occupied an area of 700 square kilometers in the south of Lebanon, from the Mediterranean coast in the west to Beaufort (Shakif) Castle, Ali et-Tahir Ridges and Sheikh (Hermon) Mountain in the east.
Noting that they deported 200 thousand Lebanese living south of the yellow line occupied by the Israeli army, Katz stated that they destroyed 23 thousand houses in over 60 villages in the region.
Katz stated that the Israeli army will continue its occupation of the south of Lebanon unless Hezbollah is disarmed and threatened to target the capital Beirut in case of attacks on the north of Israel.
Threatening to deal a heavy blow to Hezbollah if it intervenes in the tension that may rise again between Israel and Iran, Katz stated that the Israeli army is ready to expand the occupation towards the Nabatiye province in the south of Lebanon and the Litani River.
The Israeli army launched intense air strikes on Lebanon on March 2 and occupied dozens of towns in the south of the country.
The Lebanese government announced that the number of people displaced in the country due to the attacks exceeded 1 million.
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which came into force on April 17, was later extended several times.
In its last statement on October 12, the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that at least 4 thousand 389 people had died in Israel's attacks on the country since March 2.
On the other hand, Israel and Lebanon signed a "framework agreement" under the mediation of the USA on June 26, aiming to end the conflict between the two countries and ensure long-term peace.
The agreement envisages Israel's gradual withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territory and the continuation of the negotiation process between the parties. However, despite the agreement reached, Israel continues its occupation and attacks in Lebanon.
Open Questions
- What is Israel's withdrawal schedule from occupied territories?
- How will the continuity of the ceasefire be ensured?
