Israel plans expanded occupation of Lebanon in defiance of US-Iran pact

Israel plans expanded occupation of Lebanon in defiance of US-Iran pact Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/18/2026 - 18:50 A map published by the Israeli army reveals that it has been operating deeper within Lebanese territory than previously reported A map published by the Israeli army indicates areas where its forces are operating in southern Lebanon, on 18 June 2026 (Israel army/Handout via Reuters/Third party) Off The Israeli army published a map on Thursday of a new expanded zone of control in southern Lebanon