Israel's New Buffer Zone in Lebanon

0:00On April 19, Israel's military just dropped its first-ever map, showing a new frontline deep inside Lebanon, putting dozens of empty villages under. Their watch, just days after that, U.S.-back ceasefire kicked in with Hezbollah. The line stretches five to ten kilometers north from the border, east to west, creating what they call a buffer zone to shield northern Israeli towns, from attacks. This all stems from fighting that exploded on March 2, when Hezbollah jumped in to back Iran, leading to over 2,100 deaths in. Lebanon, including 177 kids, and forcing 1.2 million people to flee their homes. Israeli forces, with five divisions in navy support, are out there smashing Hezbollah's sights south of the line, while the defense minister vows to. Bulldoze, any border homes or roads used by militants. Lebanese folks can peek into some villages, but most stay off limits, and no word yet on when refugees might head back.

1:01ceasefire holds for now. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Global News Today, AI-powered Global Coverage.