Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions in Lebanon

With speculation about possible talks between Israel and Lebanon, our BBC Verify reporter explains what satellite images and videos reveal about the scale of Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon. We also get an update from BBC Verify about the situation at the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pope Leo has said the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants in extraordinary comments during his visit to Cameroon, days after being criticised by Donald Trump. We speak our reporter.

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Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Smoke rises from Khiyam, a Lebanese village near the border with Israel, amid escalation between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from northern Israel, 18 March, 2026. Credit: Ammar Awad/Reuters)