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Israeli forces blow up residential village in Lebanon's Taybeh

Israeli forces have blown up residential homes in the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh, with footage showing large-scale demolitions of civilian buildings. The scenes point to homes being deliberately destroyed as Israeli troops invade Lebanese territory, carrying out demolitions inside the sovereign country. The escalation has also included similar destruction in Naqoura and other regions, where residential areas have been levelled, alongside the removal of surveillance cameras near the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, drawing protest from the United Nations and raising concerns over the safety of peacekeepers. While Israel claims it is targeting Hezbollah, the scale and visibility of residential destruction shows the growing toll on civilians across southern Lebanon. Critics say Israel is using the war in the region as a pretext to expand its territory, pushing deeper into Lebanese land. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye