Israeli Outpost Expansion Sparks Border Tensions - Lebanon
Israeli soldiers take a break from construction work at an illegal Israeli outpost in Houla, southern Lebanon, on July 31, 2025. Positioned directly adjacent to a United Nations facility, the site has seen ongoing expansion activity, including the presence of armored construction vehicles such as a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer. The outpost, which is not officially recognized and lies beyond Israel’s internationally accepted border, highlights escalating tensions along the Lebanon-Israel frontier. The expansion has drawn condemnation from Lebanese officials and concern from international observers over violations of sovereignty and proximity to UN infrastructure. The buildup underscores the fragile security situation in the area, where incidents along the Blue Line often spark diplomatic and military friction. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM
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- ILEA004622128
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- 2025/7/31 00:00:00
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- Abaca Press / Kyodo News Images
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- Middle East Images/ABACA
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