Report: IDF proceeding with demolition of south Lebanese towns despite ceasefire
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is demolishing buildings in southern Lebanese villages despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The IDF says it's targeting infrastructure used by Hezbollah, but reports suggest entire towns are being razed.
The IDF is demolishing buildings in southern Lebanese villages despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. IDF commanders told Haaretz that civilian homes, public buildings, and schools are being systematically razed as part of a policy to 'clear the area.' The IDF claims it's targeting infrastructure used by Hezbollah to store weapons or dig tunnels. However, reports suggest the military is not differentiating between buildings used by Hezbollah and those that are not, with entire towns being demolished. The demolitions are carried out by paid contractors, some of whom are compensated based on the number of buildings they destroy. Defense Minister Israel Katz previously described the policy, stating that houses near the Lebanese border would be demolished according to the Gaza model to remove threats near the border.
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