Full Story Is Israel deploying the ‘Gaza model’ in Lebanon?
Mar 25, 2026
William Christou, The Guardian reporter based in Lebanon, gives front-line dispatches from Beirut and southern towns. He describes daily strikes, mass displacement and the targeting of bridges and health facilities. He recounts intense clashes with Hezbollah, local fears of Gaza-style tactics and the humanitarian consequences of a possible occupation.
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Scenes Of Sudden Mass Displacement In Lebanon
- William Christou describes streets where people sleep rough and entire southern towns emptied after displacement orders.
- He recounts visiting Tyre, Nabata'ya and seeing hospitals with many wounded despite tiny remaining populations, showing sudden mass displacement impacts.
Bridge Strikes Are Cutting Off Southern Lebanon
- Israel is striking bridges across the Litani River to cut southern Lebanon off, effectively isolating roughly 10% of the country.
- Hitting seven bridges strands civilians, blocks aid and risks a humanitarian catastrophe for cities like Tyre and access to critical burn units in Beirut.
Medical Teams Are Adapting To Targeted Strikes
- Reporters documented over 128 attacks on healthcare sites and 40 healthcare workers killed, with patterns of double-tap strikes that target rescuers.
- First responders now limit teams, sleep in separate ambulances, and avoid visitors because medics are being targeted during iftar and evacuations.