Israeli army 'using Gaza tactics' while razing southern Lebanon villages

Israeli army 'using Gaza tactics' while razing southern Lebanon villages Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:43 Haaretz reports that the army is building new outposts in Lebanon, signalling an intention to maintain a long-term presence there Israeli soldiers stand on top of a tank in northern Israel, near the Israel-Lebanon boundary, 15 April 2026 (Reuters/Florion Goga) Off The Israeli army is using a "pattern of operations" in Lebanon similar to that deployed in Gaza, including the mass demolition of homes and the establishment of a long-term presence, Haaretz reported on Tuesday. Citing army sources, the Israeli daily said forces equipped with bulldozers are destroying infrastructure in villages near the boundary to clear land for additional military outposts and a so-called buffer zone - a tactic previously used in the Gaza Strip. Israeli forces have maintained five outposts inside Lebanese territory since the 2024 escalation, in violation of the November ceasefire agreed that year.