Israeli officers say Lebanon mission focused on 'systematic destruction' of buildings

Israeli officers say Lebanon mission focused on 'systematic destruction' of buildings Submitted by Mera Aladam on Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:19 Troops tell Haaretz the only task is the destruction of everything in predominantly Shia villages An Israeli soldier walks near a military vehicle, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon boundary, 26 April 2026 (Shir Torem/Reuters) Off The Israeli army's mission in southern Lebanon is now focused on the “systematic destruction” of buildings rather than combat, officers have told Haaretz . According to the report on Wednesday, the military is operating under a plan to demolish predominantly Shia villages in an effort they believe would prevent residents from returning. As part of the campaign, troops are assigned designated zones to demolish, with commanders required to record the number of structures destroyed each day.