Israel extending Gaza playbook' to Lebanon, charity warns

"What we are witnessing in Lebanon is the unmistakable extension of the Israeli military playbook used in Gaza. That includes collective punishment, forced displacement, and the deliberate terrorising of civilian populations, including already traumatised Palestinian communities."

"The Israeli military issued a forced displacement order on Wednesday for all of southern Lebanon, prompting tens of thousands of residents to flee their homes and communities under threat of attack. A day later, it issued a similar order for the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, as Israel expanded its intensified air and ground offensive in the country."

"At least 217 people have been killed and 798 others wounded in Israeli attacks across Lebanon since Monday, according to the latest figures from the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Human rights groups have raised the alarm over the Israeli forced displacement orders, stressing that many families have nowhere to go as Lebanon's shelters are full."

Medical Aid for Palestinians reports that Israel is implementing tactics similar to those used in Gaza across Lebanon, including collective punishment, forced displacement, and deliberate terrorization of civilian populations. The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for southern Lebanon and southern Beirut suburbs, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes. This escalation follows renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after rocket attacks from the Lebanese group. Since Monday, at least 217 people have been killed and 798 wounded in Israeli attacks. Human rights groups express concern that displaced families lack adequate shelter, with Lebanon's facilities already at capacity and people forced to sleep on streets.

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