A few posts spread online in the past couple of days claiming that Israel was building a concrete wall on Lebanese land. This claim is false.
The construction is taking place behind the Blue Line, on their side.
The misinformation began with a foreign individual, Courtney Bonneau, who published photos online along with incorrect claims. Her posts were then amplified by Beirut Today, further pushing the false news.
In the photos she shared, the concrete wall is visibly situated behind existing barbed wire, clearly on the Israeli side, yet she still labeled it otherwise.
Meanwhile, Ali Choeib, a reporter with Hezbollah’s Al Manar and the first to report on the wall’s construction on November 10th, confirmed in his coverage that the wall is not being built on Lebanese soil.
He also shared images supporting this (the blue posts indicate where the internationally recognized Blue Line is):
It’s important to note that long before the current war, various barriers already existed along the border, depending on the terrain. These included concrete walls and metal fencing near populated areas, and barbed wire or elevated ground in more rugged sections.
As always, we encourage readers to rely on local, trusted reporters who know the terrain, rather than foreign individuals, especially those without ties to reputable news organizations.
