Amnesty International’s Call to Investigate Israel’s Widespread Destruction in Lebanon Demands Scrutiny Beyond Headlines

In a stark reminder that the human cost of conflict often extends far beyond immediate combat zones, Amnesty International has exposed a chilling reality: over 10,000 structures in southern Lebanon were either destroyed or severely damaged by Israeli forces between October 2024 and January 2025. This staggering figure includes homes, mosques, cemeteries, roads, parks, and even sports fields—civilian infrastructure that forms the backbone of daily life for Lebanese communities. The report titled “No Place to Return: The Extensive Destruction by Israel in Southern Lebanon” documents widespread devastation across 24 municipalities. Notably, many of these damages occurred after the November 27...