Israeli military plans to occupy southern Lebanon

Israel's Defense Minister has announced plans for his country's military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border to the Litani River.

Israel Katz is describing the move as the creation of a "security zone" to protect northern Israel from the Hezbollah.

Residents of southern Lebanon have been fearing Israel's recent military action against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah could be the precursor to a period of ongoing occupation, similar to what Israel did from 1982 to 2000.