Hundreds of pelicans on Lake Qaraoun. (Credit: Photo sent by the Litani Office)
Israel invading troops are further advancing into Lebanese territory, despite of the negotiations underway between the two countries in Washington. None of these advances appear coincidental. Rather, they reflect a dual strategy: continuing psychological warfare while seizing strategic positions to create a "buffer zone" in south Lebanon emptied of its residents.Over the past week, however, Israeli strikes have intensified in the western Bekaa, hitting roads and infrastructure around the Qaraoun Dam and the lake. An environmental and humanitarian catastrophe was narrowly averted. On May 27, a drone strike near the dam killed a Lebanese Army soldier. One of the access points to the dam, located within the facility itself, was also targeted, along with parts of the power supply system and related buildings. More about the war...
Israel invading troops are further advancing into Lebanese territory, despite of the negotiations underway between the two countries in Washington. None of these advances appear coincidental. Rather, they reflect a dual strategy: continuing psychological warfare while seizing strategic positions to create a "buffer zone" in south Lebanon emptied of its residents.Over the past week, however, Israeli strikes have intensified in the western Bekaa, hitting roads and infrastructure around the Qaraoun Dam and the lake. An environmental and humanitarian catastrophe was narrowly averted. On May 27, a drone strike near the dam killed a Lebanese Army soldier. One of the access points to the dam, located within the facility itself, was also targeted, along with parts of the power supply system and related buildings. More about the war...
Israel continues attacks on southern Lebanon, demolishes buildings in Bint Jbeil