Israel–Lebanon barrier

The Israel–Lebanon barrier, also called the Interlocking Stone (Hebrew: אבן משתלבת), is a border barrier built by the Israel Defense Forces along the Israel–Lebanon border. The barrier includes fences, a wall 7–9 metres high, embankments, pillbox towers, and dozens of watch towers. The barrier is similar in nature to the Gaza–Israel barrier.

History

In September 2018, the Israeli government announced plans to construct a concrete barrier along the Lebanese border to prevent infiltration from Hezbollah into Israel.[1][2]

In April 2020, Israel completed an additional 15 km (9.3 mi) of the barrier out of the whole border length of 130 km (81 mi). The completed section includes about 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Rosh HaNikra to Shlomi, and another 4.6 km (2.9 mi) near Metula and Misgav Am. The other sections under construction include a wall and underground sections. There has been claims that the management is 1.7 billion shekels short of the amount needed to complete the barrier along the entire border.[3]

In November 2025, Lebanon filed a complaint against Israel to the United Nations Security Council over the barrier. Lebanon claimed that Israel's construction of the barrier crossed into Lebanese territory, with UNIFIL observers concluding that the barrier made 4,000 km2 (1,500 sq mi) of Lebanese territory inaccessible to Lebanese residents. However, Israel denies that the barrier ever crosses the Blue Line.[4]

References

  1. ^ "As 30-foot-tall border wall goes up, IDF says Hezbollah, Lebanese army colluding". Times of Israel. 6 September 2018.
  2. ^ Ravid, Or (6 September 2018). "צה"ל חושף: העבודות להקמת חומת הבטון החדשה בגבול הצפון" [IDF reveals: Work underway to construct new concrete wall on northern border] (in Hebrew). Hidabroot. Archived from the original on 6 September 2018.
  3. ^ "המכשול בגבול לבנון - תמונת מצב" [The obstacle on the Lebanese border - a snapshot] (in Hebrew). Mako. 9 April 2020. Archived from the original on 14 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Lebanon to file UN complaint accusing Israel of building border wall beyond Blue Line". Times of Israel. 15 November 2025.
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