Israel is systematically destroying villages in southern Lebanon to create a ‘dead zone’ aimed at preventing Hezbollah’s return to the Israeli-Lebanese border following ongoing hostilities. Experts estimate that around 45,000 residential buildings have been destroyed. Israeli officials assert that this strategy, while not aimed at occupying southern Lebanon, seeks to diminish the threat Hezbollah poses to northern Israel. Current negotiations for a ceasefire involve ensuring that only Lebanese military forces can operate in this area, following a UN resolution.

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