Homes destroyed by Israel in Kfar Tibnit, southern Lebanon, on Sept. 11, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
In the battle unfolding in southern Lebanon, a new concern that the confrontation could shift to land ownership is emerging. Israel’s continued attack and occupation of parts of Lebanese territory, combined with the economic crisis weighing heavily on residents of the South, have raised fears that some landowners could come under pressure to sell their property. Those unable to access their land or who have lost hope of returning anytime soon are seen as particularly vulnerable.Against this backdrop, the government decided to act preemptively. At its meeting last week, the Cabinet approved a draft law that would exceptionally ban real estate transactions in areas occupied by the Israeli army and referred it to Parliament for consideration and a vote. The draft law, numbered 1-3, goes beyond banning transfers of ownership: It would also...
In the battle unfolding in southern Lebanon, a new concern that the confrontation could shift to land ownership is emerging. Israel’s continued attack and occupation of parts of Lebanese territory, combined with the economic crisis weighing heavily on residents of the South, have raised fears that some landowners could come under pressure to sell their property. Those unable to access their land or who have lost hope of returning anytime soon are seen as particularly vulnerable.Against this backdrop, the government decided to act preemptively. At its meeting last week, the Cabinet approved a draft law that would exceptionally ban real estate transactions in areas occupied by the Israeli army and referred it to Parliament for consideration and a vote. The draft law, numbered 1-3, goes beyond banning transfers of ownership: It would...
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