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An Israeli tank and soldiers deployed in the village of Yaroun in southern Lebanon on January 28, 2025, after a ceasefire with Hezbollah in November 2024. Photo by Mohammad Yassine/L’Orient-Le Jour Add as preferred on Google During a visit to southern Lebanon on Aug. 12, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz made his intentions clear: “I have instructed the army to take all necessary steps to prepare for a long-term presence in the region.” His announcement directly contradicted the framework agreement signed with Lebanon on June 26, which called for the Israeli army to “redeploy” out of Lebanese territory alongside the disarmament of Hezbollah. Israel still occupies over 600 square kilometers of southern Lebanon.Despite this warning, the Israeli army has expanded its military foothold in southern Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah resumed in March 2026, following the war with Iran. An analysis by L’Orient-Le Jour of dozens of satellite images and information from various sources reveals new military bases, roads and checkpoints that point to a... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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