Israel will establish a long-term military occupation of a part of southern Lebanon by December 31, 2026.

Recent reports indicate that Israeli forces have been destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon, mirroring actions in Gaza. There are growing concerns and explicit threats from Israel about reoccupying parts of southern Lebanon, with some analysts suggesting a temporary military zone, known as the 'Yellow Line', could become a permanent occupation. This follows a history of Israeli invasions and occupations in Lebanon.