Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas

September 1, 2026 · 5:25 am 2 sources

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• Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas
  BBC News · September 2, 2026 05:03
  A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.

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