A year after a significant military maneuver in southern Lebanon, villages in the region continue to show varying degrees of destruction, ranging from a few percent to complete obliteration, according to a review posted on X by @BenTzionMacales on November 7th, 2025. The extent of damage is reportedly correlated with the ethnic composition of the local population and the presence of Hezbollah infrastructure. The review, published during the reporting window of 12:15 PM to 1:46 PM UTC on November 7th, 2025, utilized AI-sharpened photographs to assess the restoration efforts in villages bordering the north. This detailed examination comes amidst heightened tensions in the region. This assessment follows Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's announcement on November 7th, 2025, that his government has begun implementing a plan to collect all weapons and transfer them to the state, starting with areas south of the Litani River. Prime Minister Salam also reiterated that only the Lebanese government has the authority to decide on matters of war and peace, emphasizing Lebanon's efforts to disengage from Iran and restore relations with Arab nations.
