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Israel Demolishes Lebanese Homes Post-Ceasefire, Lebanon Raises US Protest

4/23/2026

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Israel’s army has demolished homes in Beit Lif, Khiam and Bint Jbeil since ceasefire began on April 19, 2026.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the line cleared of terrorists and Israel will keep destroying houses he calls terrorist outposts.
UNIFIL observed the demolitions.
President Joseph Aoun said Lebanese officials will raise the demolitions at Washington ceasefire talks and press Israel to halt them.
Hassan Sweidan reported Beit Lif was entirely flattened while Yater stayed standing.

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Israel’s army has demolished homes in Beit Lif, Khiam and Bint Jbeil since ceasefire began on April 19, 2026.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said the line cleared of terrorists and Israel will keep destroying houses he calls terrorist outposts.
UNIFIL observed the demolitions.
President Joseph Aoun said Lebanese officials will raise the demolitions at Washington ceasefire talks and press Israel to halt them.
Hassan Sweidan reported Beit Lif was entirely flattened while Yater stayed standing.