South Lebanon forest fires blamed on Israeli military actions, say firefighters
Firefighters and residents in south Lebanon accuse Israel of starting wildfires with flares, drones and incendiary munitions in forests and scrubland since a June ceasefire, damaging ecosystems and livelihoods. Access to combat the blazes is tightly controlled through a Lebanese army deconfliction group, and environmentalists describe the pattern as ecocide aimed at degrading Lebanon’s environment and border villages.
