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Lebanon PM accuses Israel of scorched earth policy amid intensified southern airstrikes

May 30, 2026 09:37 PM CT Southern Lebanon Lebanon,Israel,airstrikes,displacement,diplomacy,Hezbollah

Summary

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned Israel's intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon as a 'scorched earth' policy causing mass displacement. While accusing Israel of collective punishment, Salam simultaneously defended ongoing security talks with Tel Aviv, highlighting the complex diplomatic-military dynamic. This escalation underscores the risk of a broader regional conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.

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Nawaf Salam says Israel collectively punishing southern Lebanon and forcing people ‘into exile’ but defends security talks with Tel Aviv Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” in his country’s south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carrie...

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T2 The Guardian World

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Israel AGGRESSOR

Conducting airstrikes in southern Lebanon described as a scorched earth policy.

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→ PARALLEL TO 88% confidence

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