Israel Orders Military to Intensify Demolitions in Southern Lebanon
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to intensify the destruction of bridges over the Litani River and houses in southern Lebanon, aiming to disrupt Hezbollah's reinforcements and create a military-controlled buffer zone.
- The destruction of infrastructure used by both Hezbollah and Lebanese civilians has raised concerns about Israel effectively cutting off parts of southern Lebanon from the rest of the country.
- More than 1,000 people have been killed and over a million displaced in Lebanon due to Israel's ongoing offensive, which includes bombardments across the country, including Beirut.
- The conflict escalated following a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, with Hezbollah launching rockets and drones in support of Palestinian allies, leading to multiple rounds of violence and
