Caught in the Act: Villages Demolished in Lebanon – See the Shocking Footage!

In the latest escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, several villages in southern Lebanon have been almost completely destroyed, according to local security sources. The Israeli army’s ground operations have razed homes, mosques, and other infrastructure as they push through border areas in what they say is an effort to eliminate Hezbollah positions.

The village of Ramia, near Bint Jbeil, was among those demolished, as confirmed by Lebanese security circles. Soldiers from the UN’s peacekeeping mission observed Israeli forces crossing the demarcation line into Lebanon about a week ago, but no official comment has yet been made by Israeli authorities. Despite the lack of confirmation, images circulating on social media show Israeli soldiers posing in front of what was reportedly a community building in Ramia.

The destruction follows the pattern seen in Israel’s ongoing military operations since September, where details about troop movements and strength are rarely disclosed. Israel maintains that these actions are necessary to destroy Hezbollah’s strongholds near the border, allowing residents of northern Israel, who have fled due to frequent attacks, to eventually return home.

One of the most striking moments of the campaign was the destruction of the village of Mhaibib, which held a significant historical and religious site. According to reports analyzed by the New York Times, Israeli forces blew up parts of the village, including a shrine dedicated to Benjamin, son of Jacob. The shrine is revered as a religious figure in both Islam and the Bible. Israel stated that the demolition was necessary to dismantle a tunnel network used by Hezbollah that ran through the village.

Lebanese security sources have confirmed that other villages have faced similar devastation. These include Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, al-Dhahira, Blida, and several others. Even the commercial town of Nabatiyeh, known for its historical markets, has been reportedly decimated. The destruction is so widespread that satellite images are being used to gauge the extent of the damage.

As the conflict continues, the humanitarian crisis deepens. The UN peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, has raised concerns about access to clean water in the border regions, with the UN’s children’s organization, UNICEF, warning of potential cholera outbreaks due to the lack of clean drinking water. The situation grows more perilous as infrastructure collapses under the weight of the conflict.

The violence has not spared neutral parties either. On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike killed three Lebanese soldiers near the border town of Ain Ebel. The Lebanese army, which remains neutral in the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict, confirmed that the soldiers had been hit while traveling in a military vehicle. This is not the first time the Lebanese army has been caught in the crossfire, with several soldiers killed or injured in similar incidents over the past few months.

UN peacekeepers have also found themselves in the line of fire. Recent reports indicate that an Israeli bulldozer “deliberately” demolished part of a UN observation post, including its perimeter fence, in southern Lebanon. This follows a series of incidents where Israeli forces have injured UN personnel in various skirmishes.

On the same day, Israel reported casualties of its own. Colonel Ehsan Daxa, one of the highest-ranking officers to have died in the conflict, was killed in fighting in Gaza. In southern Lebanon, five other Israeli soldiers were killed while engaged in a battle inside a Hezbollah tunnel. The conflict has claimed hundreds of lives on both sides, with thousands injured and many more displaced, particularly in Lebanon.

The war between Israel and Hezbollah began in October last year, triggered by Hezbollah rocket attacks in support of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, which had initiated the Gaza War. The fighting has since escalated, with no end in sight as both sides continue their relentless strikes.