UN says Israeli demolitions in Lebanon 'deeply concerning'

An Israeli tank drives through Zawtar al-Sharqiyah village, occupied by Israeli forces, as seen from the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbieh, Lebanon, Monday, July 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Mustafa Jamalddine) 02 Aug 2026 04:12AM GENEVA: The United Nations on Saturday (Aug 1) expressed concern over Israel's ongoing demolitionsin southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire in its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah."The scale of the detonations and demolitions taking place in south Lebanon is deeply concerning, with a devastating impact on civilian infrastructure, cultural heritage, and the collective memory of communities," the office of the UN special coordinator for Lebanon said in a statement.The statement comes a day after the Israeli military carried out large overnight detonations near a UNESCO-lis