Military forces operating in southern Lebanon have reportedly demolished multiple villages, with a focus on communities inhabited by Shia Muslims. Journalists documented the destruction in two Christian and one Sunni village located near the contested occupation zone, marked by a boundary line. The reports highlight the broader impact of the conflict on diverse religious communities in the region. Residents in these areas describe living under the shadow of a heavily militarized border.


As part of its occupation of southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces have systematically destroyed dozens of villages, many of them home to Shia Muslims. Special correspondent Simona Foltyn and videographer Adrian Hartrick traveled to two Christian villages and one Sunni village near Israel's occupation zone, demarcated by a so-called yellow line.