Israeli Army Accused of Looting Homes in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israeli soldiers have been accused of looting civilian properties in southern Lebanon during the ongoing conflict, according to a report by Haaretz. The report highlights that both senior and junior commanders are aware of the looting but have not taken disciplinary actions to stop it. The looting includes theft of motorcycles, televisions, paintings, sofas, and rugs from homes and businesses. The report suggests that the looting has become routine, with soldiers openly taking items without hiding them. Military police checkpoints, which were previously established to prevent theft, have been removed in some areas, allowing soldiers to loot freely. Following the report, Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir ordered a Military Police investigation into the allegations and reinforced military police presence at border entry and exit points.