Israel Bombs Homes and Infrastructure Across Southern Lebanon, Displacing Over One Million
Key Takeaways
- Israeli airstrikes hit homes in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.
- Over one million people displaced due to ongoing bombardment.
- Multiple towns and areas bombed across southern Lebanon.
Israel Bombs Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military intensified its bombardment of southern Lebanon, striking residential areas and infrastructure across multiple towns and cities.
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Al Jazeera reported that Israel bombed buildings in southern Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district.
Democracy Now! described the campaign as a "scorched-earth campaign," with over 1 million Lebanese displaced and 40,000 homes destroyed or heavily damaged.
The Israeli army also struck Beirut's southern suburbs, an area often described as a Hezbollah stronghold but home to hundreds of thousands of civilians.
Evacuation Orders and Displacement
Israel issued evacuation orders for more than 50 Lebanese villages, including the entire southern suburbs of Beirut.
Many people did not receive immediate notification and learned of the orders through social media or word of mouth.
Human rights experts warned that the orders, often issued with less than 15 minutes' notice, may not meet international humanitarian law standards.
The Israeli army also struck seven bridges over the Litani River, effectively isolating southern Lebanon from the rest of the country.
Ground Invasion and Occupation
The Israeli army deployed ground forces into southern Lebanon.
Channel 12 reported that Israel intends to occupy the first line of villages.
Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel on March 2, marking the first attack since the November 2024 ceasefire.
The Israeli army claimed to have killed more than 20 Hezbollah fighters in the past 24 hours.
Casualties and Humanitarian Impact
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that the Israeli attacks have killed over 2,100 people and wounded nearly 7,000.
The Guardian reported that the number of victims had reached 968 dead and 2,432 wounded as of March 19.
Over 1 million Lebanese have been displaced.
The Israeli strikes have destroyed or heavily damaged 40,000 homes.
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