Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon risks straining US relations over Iran
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The Economist
Summary
Israel's occupation of the Lebanese town of Majdal Zoun, 7km north of the border, has left the Shia population displaced and buildings in ruins. The article examines Israel's strategic bind, suggesting that its actions in Lebanon could put it on a collision course with its most important ally, the United States, particularly in the context of US efforts to maintain peace with Iran.
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The Shia population of the small town in southern Lebanon has fled, escaping Israeli air strikes.
Its electricity has been cut off; the only lights are in a small command-post of the Israel Defence Forces (idf) who have occupied the town, 7km north of the border, and in a wide tunnel, 170m long, beneath the town's centre.
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