Israel says it will occupy southern Lebanon and will not allow residents to return anytime soon.

AI Briefing

• – Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon, creating a 'defensive buffer' up to the Litani River, and will not allow residents to return until Israeli safety is guaranteed.
• – The occupation poses an 'existential threat' to Lebanon, according to Hezbollah.
• – Hezbollah vows to fight to prevent the occupation with 'all its might'.