Israeli soldiers looting homes in Lebanon on large scale, report says

Israeli soldiers looting homes in Lebanon on large scale, report says Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 12:16 Testimonies describe widespread theft of motorbikes, televisions, paintings and sofas without accountability Israeli soldiers near the Israel-Lebanon boundary on 16 April 2026 (Reuters/Florion Goga) Off Israeli soldiers have been looting civilian property on a large scale from homes and businesses in southern Lebanon with the knowledge of their commanders, Haaretz reported on Thursday. Soldiers and officers described widespread, routine theft of belongings, including motorbikes, televisions, paintings, sofas and carpets. Despite being aware of the practice, both senior and junior commanders have largely failed to take disciplinary action to curb it, according to testimonies.