How Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ is reshaping southern Lebanon

Despite a framework agreement signed in June between Lebanon and Israel aimed at securing Israel’s phased withdrawal from Lebanon, Israel continues to occupy large parts of southern Lebanon, demolishing homes and infrastructure in dozens of villages. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw, indicating a prolonged occupation. In March, Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in response to daily violations of the November 2024 ceasefire and the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, leading to intensified Israeli attacks and the displacement of over 1.2 million people. The ongoing conflict is causing mass displacements and regional instability.