Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete March 31, 2026 at 07:16 PM

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Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

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Following the war with Hezbollah, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for Israel to maintain security control over a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, extending up to the Litani River. This area would include the demolition of homes in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border. Lebanon's defense minister and international bodies have condemned the plan as a potential occupation of Lebanese territory. Since March, the conflict has resulted in over 1,238 deaths in Lebanon, including civilians and aid workers, and displaced over a million people. Israel reports 12 deaths on its side. Israel states its aim is to protect northern Israeli communities from Hezbollah attacks by establishing a defensive line inside Lebanon.

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The area to be occupied would go up to the Litani River in southern Lebanon - about 30km from the border with Israel.

factual — Israel Katz100% confidence

10 Israeli soldiers and two Israeli civilians have been killed by Hezbollah attacks since early March.

statistic — Israeli authorities90% confidence

Since early March, at least 1,238 people have been killed in Lebanon.

statistic — Lebanese health ministry90% confidence

All houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border would be demolished.

prediction — Israel Katz90% confidence

Israel will keep security control over a swathe of southern Lebanon after the war with Hezbollah ends.

prediction — Israel Katz90% confidence

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Indonesian 30% European Union 35% Canada 35% Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ×245% Michel Menassa 50% UN ×250% Litani River 60% Israel Katz ×270% Lebanon ×1080% Hezbollah ×685% Israel ×1190%

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lebanon 90% israel 90% hezbollah 80% security control 70% buffer zone 70% southern lebanon 60% military operation 60% humanitarian crisis 50% israeli defense forces 50% litani river 40%