Israel uses Lebanese civilians as bargaining chips

Israel uses Lebanese civilians as bargaining chips Submitted by Maya Saad on Thu, 09/10/2026 - 12:08 Raids, abductions and occupation deepen insecurity and fear for border communities in southern Lebanon Israeli troops take a break as they prepare to enter south Lebanon, in Rosh HaNikra, northern Israel, on 4 September 2026 (AFP) Off Lebanese farmer Saleh* woke up before dawn on 3 September to harvest his fig trees in the southern Lebanese border village of Halta. When he stepped out and saw lights outside his neig