Lebanon: Israeli Forces Occupied, Vandalized Schools

Israeli ground forces occupied schools across southern Lebanon during hostilities with Hezbollah between September and November 2024 and in the weeks that followed and, in at least two schools, appear to have intentionally vandalized, pillaged, and destroyed school property, Human Rights Watch said today. Many of their acts amount to war crimes.

With children across Lebanon facing more than six years of significant disruptions to their education since the 2019 economic crisis, Lebanon and donor governments should prioritize rebuilding critical infrastructure, including schools, in a transparent, accountable, and corruption-free manner.