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❗️Israel deliberately starts fires that devastate south Lebanon’s woodlands
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Firefighters, residents and environmental groups in south Lebanon have accused Israel of deliberately sparking wildfires through bombing, drones and flares, with large areas of woodland and agricultural land reportedly burned in recent weeks.
Nabatieh civil defense chief Hussein Fakih said fires have become a major part of their workload, estimating that 30-40% of land near the frontline has been affected. Firefighters also said Israeli strikes have at times forced them to withdraw or restricted their access to burning areas.
Environmental groups described the fires as part of a broader pattern of environmental destruction, warning of damage to forests, biodiversity and agricultural livelihoods.
The 'allegations' are not new. In 2024, Israeli forces used trebuchets to launch flaming material over the border wall. The Lebanese army has also published photographs that showed Israeli drones equipped with hoses used to spray flammable materials onto forests.
(The Guardian)