Israel uses Lebanese civilians as bargaining chips
Raids, abductions and occupation deepen insecurity and fear for border communities in southern Lebanon Israeli troops take a break as they prepare to enter south Lebanon, in Rosh HaNikra, northern Israel, on 4 September 2026 (AFP) Lebanese farmer Saleh* woke up before dawn on 3 September to harvest his fig trees in the southern Lebanese border village of Halta. When he stepped out and saw lights outside his neighbours' house, abandoned during the war, Saleh knew an Israeli army unit was there…
Where: Israel, Tel Aviv, Washington
Exact coordinates
israel: 31.050, 34.850
tel aviv: 32.090, 34.780
washington: 38.910, -77.040
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