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Lawmakers Urge Netanyahu to Expand IDF's Lebanon Strategy

4/8/2026

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Lawmakers Demand Occupation

Eighteen lawmakers from Likud, Otzma Yehudit, and Religious Zionism urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) to reject the IDF's limited buffer-zone plan for southern Lebanon.
They demand full occupation up to the Litani River and evacuation of locals.
A senior military official said the IDF aims to weaken Hezbollah, not disarm, and to establish a border security zone that could include demolishing villages.

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Residents Resist Displacement

In Kfar Chouba, Lebanon, residents face violence and displacement as the Israeli military targets Hezbollah, with more than 1,300 dead and over 1,000,000 displaced.
Residents fear Israeli incursions threatening their safety.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans for a long-term occupation of southern Lebanon, demolishing towns and preventing displaced residents from returning.
Despite the danger, many residents refuse to leave and assert their right to stay in their homes.

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Historical Context

The 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, known as Operation Peace for Galilee, aimed to dismantle the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and resulted in over 17,000 deaths. Following the PLO's expulsion, Hezbollah emerged as a significant force, leading to ongoing conflict. The Israeli occupation lasted until 2000, creating a cycle of violence that continues to affect regional stability and humanitarian conditions today.

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Lawmakers Demand Occupation

Eighteen lawmakers from Likud, Otzma Yehudit, and Religious Zionism urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) to reject the IDF's limited buffer-zone plan for southern Lebanon.
They demand full occupation up to the Litani River and evacuation of locals.
A senior military official said the IDF aims to weaken Hezbollah, not disarm, and to establish a border security zone that could include demolishing villages.

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