Israel sends more troops into southern Lebanon as ground invasion expands

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 26, 2026 at 09:10 PM

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Israel is increasing its military presence in southern Lebanon, deploying Division 162 to expand a "buffer zone" despite international concerns. This action follows intensified Israeli attacks in early March, initiated after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel following the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader. The Israeli military has conducted aerial and ground attacks, displacing over 1.2 million people in southern Lebanon and Beirut suburbs, leading to a humanitarian crisis. As of late March 2026, Israeli attacks have killed over 1,100 and wounded over 3,200, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. Despite international calls for de-escalation, Israel plans to create a larger buffer zone and prevent Lebanese citizens from returning to their southern homes.

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Israeli actions and statements “constitute a matter of utmost gravity that threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty”.

quote — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam100% confidence

Israel's attacks have killed at least 1,116 people and wounded 3,229 others.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Health100% confidence

More than 1.2 million people have been forced out of their homes since the beginning of March.

statistic — United Nations100% confidence

Division 162 would operate in southern Lebanon “with the aim of expanding” a so-called “buffer zone”.

quote — Israeli military100% confidence

Israeli military is sending more troops into southern Lebanon.

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Key Entities & Roles

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France 30% Germany 30% United Kingdom 30% Iran ×240% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% United States 40% Division 162 ×250% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Hezbollah ×270% Lebanon ×1290% Israel ×990%

Keywords

southern lebanon 100% ground invasion 90% israeli military 80% israeli attacks 80% buffer zone 70% forced displacement 70% hezbollah 60% humanitarian crisis 60% international law 50% de-escalation 50%