Science|May 22, 2026

Israel has damaged or destroyed 45% of towns in southern Lebanon

An analysis reveals significant destruction in southern Lebanon due to ongoing conflict.

Editorial Staff·1 min read

Summary

Nearly half of urban centers in southern Lebanon affected.
Destruction assessed through radar satellite images.
Analysis conducted by Le Monde and Masae Analytics.

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Percentage of towns affected	45%
Source of analysis	Le Monde and Masae Analytics
Date of report	May 22, 2026

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Sources

Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/visuel/2026/05/22/israel-has-damaged-or-destroyed-45-of-towns-in-southern-lebanon_6753711_4.html