Israel destroys power and water systems in Christian town in south Lebanon
Israeli forces bulldozed solar panels in the predominantly Christian town of Debel in southern Lebanon, cutting electricity that powers homes and the town’s water supply and leaving civilians without essential services.
The destruction also extended to homes, roads and olive groves, further crippling daily life in the area.
Debel, a majority Maronite Christian community, has already been repeatedly targeted.
The same town recently saw an Israeli soldier film himself smashing a statue of Jesus, an act that drew widespread anger and underscored the broader pattern of destruction affecting both civilian infrastructure and religious sites.
With its solar network wiped out, the town is now struggling without power or reliable access to water.
Israeli forces bulldozed solar panels in the predominantly Christian town of Debel in southern Lebanon, cutting electricity that powers homes and the town’s water supply and leaving civilians without essential services.
The destruction also extended to homes, roads and olive… pic.twitter.com/L0E9X6gtyC
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