Israel has confirmed its intention to occupy Lebanese territory south of the Litani River, as Defence Minister Israel Katz says the move is designed to guarantee security for residents of northern Israel.
Israeli forces have blown up many bridges over the river to cut off Hezbollah’s supply lines.
More than 1 million Lebanese residents have been displaced in their country since Israel and Hezbollah began trading fire over attacks on Iran.
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