Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

Firefighters and residents in southern Lebanon say the Israeli military has been deliberately setting wildfires in the region, according to The Guardian. The outlet reports the blazes come as forested areas have already burned in fires sparked by Israeli bombing, with environmental groups describing the recent fires as part of a longstanding pattern of targeting Lebanon's natural environment.

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