Environment Ministry seeks army samples after reports of suspected Israeli aerial spraying
2/2/2026 11:28:18 AM
The Ministry of Environment said it is following up on reports from the town of Aita al-Chaab and surrounding areas regarding Israeli aircraft allegedly spraying substances suspected to be "pesticides."
In a statement, Environment Minister Tamara Elzein said she contacted Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to request the collection of samples from the affected sites for laboratory analysis to determine their nature and take appropriate action.
Elzein stressed that such behavior would not be surprising if the substances are proven to be toxic, recalling that Israel burned nearly 9,000 hectares in Lebanon during the latest aggression through the use of white phosphorus and incendiary munitions, as part of what she described as deliberate environmental destruction aimed at undermining the resilience of southern residents on their land.
In a statement, Environment Minister Tamara Elzein said she contacted Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal to request the collection of samples from the affected sites for laboratory analysis to determine their nature and take appropriate action.
Elzein stressed that such behavior would not be surprising if the substances are proven to be toxic, recalling that Israel burned nearly 9,000 hectares in Lebanon during the latest aggression through the use of white phosphorus and incendiary munitions, as part of what she described as deliberate environmental destruction aimed at undermining the resilience of southern residents on their land.