Reports of Israeli expansion in south Lebanon and a new defence line beyond the "Yellow Line"

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1. 27 Sep 2026, 08:45 A field investigation published by The National revealed that Israel crossed the "Yellow Line" it declared on 18 April 2026 inside Lebanese territory in at least three towns: tanks and bulldozers crossed the line in the al-Areesh neighbourhood of Haris, advanced about 500 metres, cut the road to the neighbourhood and evacuated it. The same pattern moved to Mansouri, where drones dropped houses using explosives, and the Associated Press documented residents gathering on hilltops to watch the destruction.
2. 27 Sep 2026, 13:59 Asharq Al-Awsat reported indications that Israel is preparing for a long-term stay in south Lebanon, having created a buffer zone outside the "Yellow Line" described as scorched earth devoid of residents, houses and civilian facilities. The newspaper quoted a security source in south Lebanon saying that targeting the towns adjacent to the "Yellow Line", expelling their residents and turning them into destroyed and dangerous areas means Israel plans to thwart any attempt to use them.
3. 27 Sep 2026, 21:56 Hebrew Channel 12 said the Israeli army continues its attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, and that the defence establishment is examining the possibility of a security escalation by Hezbollah soon. It added that the Northern Command is preparing to complete the reinforcement and reorganisation of forces in the "Yellow Line" area and to establish a wide defence line deep inside Lebanese territory, with the Chief of Staff having approved plans for that, and the possibility of launching offensive operations if Hezbollah escalates.

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