Israel has in effect severed the south of Lebanon from the rest of the country. That suggests it may be preparing for a prolonged occupation https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/03/26/how-long-will-israel-stay-in-lebanon?taid=69ca36e71de6e000018af129&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=voante
