DW World • April 15, 2026 14:12

What's behind Israel's attacks along Lebanon's Litani River?

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Israel is pushing forward with plans to remove Lebanese homes and residents from between the Litani River and its own border, creating a buffer zone. Why is the area strategically important in the Middle East conflict?

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