Israel Threatens Gaza-Like Destruction in Lebanon, Vows Buffer Zone

• Defense Minister Israel Katz warns of destroying all houses in Lebanese border villages and establishing a buffer zone up to the Litani River.
• Katz states 600,000 displaced Lebanese will not return until northern Israel is secure, threatening Gaza-like destruction.
• Israel aims to eliminate Hezbollah's elite Radwan fighters and destroy all weapons, maintaining security control up to the Litani River.
• Over 1.2 million people displaced and 1,200 killed in Lebanon since Israeli strikes began on March 2.
• International community urges Israel to avoid further escalation, with Canada condemning the occupation of Lebanese territory.