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Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Destruction in Southern Lebanon Villages

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By תומר אלמגור

First reported by N12 · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

Satellite images analyzed by N12 reveal that 74% of buildings in 19 southern Lebanese villages were destroyed, mostly near the Israeli border, with around 18,000 structures demolished amid current and past conflicts with Hezbollah.

  • 01Satellite analysis shows 74% of buildings destroyed in 19 southern Lebanon villages.
  • 02About 18,000 buildings were damaged, with five villages nearly completely demolished.
  • 03Destruction is heavier near the Israel-Lebanon border and lessens further inland.
  • 04Damage occurred mainly in the current conflict with Hezbollah and some from 2024 fighting.
  • 05Defense Minister Katz confirmed 24 hostile villages were systematically destroyed.
  • 06The destruction highlights the impact of Israeli military operations targeting Hezbollah.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsN12, Planet Labs, Hebrew University, Hezbollah
PlacesSouthern Lebanon, Marwahin, Mahbib, Maroun al-Ras, Bileida, Adeisa, Israel-Lebanon border

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N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Destruction in Southern Lebanon Villages
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Satellite Images Reveal Extensive Destruction in Southern Lebanon Villages

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