Lebanon says Israel sprayed southern villages with concentrated herbicide
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Lebanon has accused Israel of spraying southern villages with a concentrated agricultural herbicide, glyphosate, at levels far exceeding accepted standards. The Lebanese government condemned the action as a violation of sovereignty and a threat to environmental and food security, with laboratory tests confirming the presence of the chemical. The Israeli military has declined to comment on the allegations. The incident follows previous reports of Israeli aircraft spraying unknown substances over Lebanese territory, and comes after the 2023-24 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which heavily impacted Lebanon's agricultural sector. Concerns are rising about the long-term effects on local ecosystems, agricultural production, and the ability of displaced residents to return home and rebuild their livelihoods.
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