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What is Israel’s buffer zone plan in southern Lebanon? Explained
April 19, 2026
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Israel has established what it calls a "yellow line" in southern Lebanon, a no-go zone restricting movement and targeting anyone who approaches it. The line is based on a similar measure imposed in Gaza after October's ceasefire, where Israeli forces have carried out systematic demolitions, killed civilians, and pushed the boundary deeper into Palestinian territory.
To enforce the Lebanese yellow line, Israel would need to seize additional land beyond the areas it currently occupies. More than 1.2 million people have been displaced across Lebanon, many from the south, whilst Israel continues attacks despite a 10-day ceasefire and refuses to withdraw its troops. Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #SouthernLebanon #IsraelAttacksLebanon #LebanonBufferZone #IsraeliStrikes #LebanonGazaComparison #Hezbollah #IsraelLebanonYellowLine #LebanonDisplacementCrisis #LebanonUNReports #WarInLebanon
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