Israel builds 90km network of military roads across southern Lebanon
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β’Sat, 07 Nov 2026 16:30:33 +0000
π° What Happened
Israel is building a network of roads and army posts across southern Lebanon. Satellite images show the network is nearly 90km long. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reported from Baraachit.
The roads link hilltop positions and let troops move quickly. They also pass through farmland and close to villages. Residents say the building has gone on despite a ceasefire.
π The Backstory
Israel and Hezbollah fought a full war in 2006 and again in 2024. A ceasefire ended the heavy fighting. It required Israeli troops to pull back and the Lebanese army to take control of the south.
Israel says it must keep watch for Hezbollah fighters. Lebanon says the building work breaks the deal and keeps people off their land.
π― Why It Matters
Paved military roads are hard to remove. They suggest Israel plans to stay, which makes it harder for displaced families to go home.
Israel is building a network of roads and army posts across southern Lebanon. Satellite images show the network is nearly 90km long. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reported from Baraachit.
The roads link hilltop positions and let troops move quickly. They also pass through farmland and close to villages. Residents say the building has gone on despite a ceasefire.
Israel and Hezbollah fought a full war in 2006 and again in 2024. A ceasefire ended the heavy fighting. It required Israeli troops to pull back and the Lebanese army to take control of the south.
Israel says it must keep watch for Hezbollah fighters. Lebanon says the building work breaks the deal and keeps people off their land.
Paved military roads are hard to remove. They suggest Israel plans to stay, which makes it harder for displaced families to go home.