Israel’s planned expansion of Lebanon ground campaign fuels fears of prolonged occupation
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Israel's planned ground campaign in southern Lebanon is raising concerns about a prolonged occupation and displacement of Lebanese civilians. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return to their homes south of the Litani River until the safety of northern Israelis is guaranteed, drawing comparisons to operations in Gaza. This announcement follows escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which began in March after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel. The conflict has already displaced approximately one million Israelis and resulted in hundreds of deaths. Human Rights Watch has warned that preventing civilians from returning to their homes could constitute forced displacement, a potential war crime.
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