Israel Blows Up Lebanese Villages, Displacing Thousands

0:00It's April 12th, Sydney News. Today starts now, AI-powered and ready. I'm Corey with the story. The Israeli military has leveled entire border villages in South Lebanon, blowing up homes with remote explosives in places like Tevi, Nakura, and Dear Serian. Videos from the military and social media show these massive blasts turning neighborhoods to rubble as part of their ground push. Since Minister Israel Katz pushed for wiping out all houses in these areas, copying tactics from Rafa and Bait Hanun in Gaza where they destroyed. 90% of homes, officials say they're hitting Hezbollah tunnels and sites hidden in civilian buildings to protect northern Israeli towns. Folks from these villages are harboken, watching their life's work, shops, and family memories vanish in seconds. Many got displaced before, and last year's war, rebuilt with joy. Only to lose it all again, farmers, doctors, even a seaside motel owner who saved for. 15 years.

1:01Rights groups warn these broad demolitions could be war crimes since blowing civilian homes isn't allowed unless absolutely needed for military ops. Human Rights Watch says potential Hezbollah use doesn't justify torching whole towns. Israel plans a security zone up to the Lattani River, occupying land, and blocking returns until their north feels safe, leaving thousands facing. Long-term exile from what was once their anchor amid scattered diaspora lives.