scorched-earth policy
Coverage of scorched-earth policy in the Nexus archive.
- Israel pursuing ‘scorched earth’ policy, says Lebanon PM, as more airstrikes hit country’s south
Lebanon's prime minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of pursuing a 'scorched-earth policy' in southern Lebanon, urging a ceasefire as Israeli airstrikes continued and evacuation warnings were issued. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, while Salam warned of dangerous escalation.
- Israel shuts schools near Lebanon border amid repeated Hezbollah rocket, drone attacks
Israel has closed schools near the Lebanon border due to repeated Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks. The IDF Home Front Command has tightened guidelines, and Nahariya hospital has moved operations underground. The Lebanese prime minister accused Israel of a 'scorched-earth policy' but stated support for ongoing peace talks.
- Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of implementing a 'scorched-earth policy' in the country's south, calling for an end to the fighting as Israeli airstrikes and evacuation warnings targeted multiple locations.