Israel’s Crimes Against Humanity Continue in South Lebanon

When the Land You Love is Turned Against You

When the Land You Love is Turned Against You

For many families in Southern Lebanon, the land is not just dirt and rocks. It is a living member of the family. Abu Elias, a farmer whose hands are as weathered as the bark of his ancient olive trees, knows this better than anyone. His morning ritual usually involves the sweet scent of citrus and the quiet rustle of leaves.

But on a recent Sunday in February 2026, that peace was shattered by a low hum in the sky. As the planes passed, a heavy mist settled over his groves. It did not smell like life. It smelled like the end. Within hours, the silver-green leaves began to curl and turn black. This is the nightmare currently unfolding in the south. It is a story of where the very soil people need to survive is being used as a weapon of war.

Recent investigations, including reporting from The Guardian, have exposed a horrifying tactic. The Israeli military is accused of spraying cancer-linked herbicides over Lebanese farmland. This is not just ab…