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Israeli Bulldozers Flatten Lebanese Villages, 2,483 Dead.

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Israeli bulldozers flattened villages in Lebanon, mirroring Gaza-style demolitions.
Israeli Defense Forces demolished homes in Beit Lif and Qouzah in April 2026 conflict.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said zone will stay free of civilians despite the ceasefire that began on 16 April.
Health officials reported 2,483 deaths and 7,707 injuries.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) estimated 1.2 million displaced, while UN peacekeepers observed demolitions in southern villages.

History

Historical Context

In April 2026 the IDF razed Beit Lif and Qouzah, mirroring demolitions after the cross-border clashes that began with the October 2023 Gaza war. Since late 2023 Israel and Hezbollah’s exchanges have displaced tens of thousands; the UN recorded over 90,000 Lebanese refugees by mid-2024. Defense Minister Israel Katz says the clear-out aims to keep the zone civilian-free.

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Story summary

Israeli bulldozers flattened villages in Lebanon, mirroring Gaza-style demolitions.
Israeli Defense Forces demolished homes in Beit Lif and Qouzah in April 2026 conflict.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said zone will stay free of civilians despite the ceasefire that began on 16 April.
Health officials reported 2,483 deaths and 7,707 injuries.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) estimated 1.2 million displaced, while UN peacekeepers observed demolitions in southern villages.

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