Israel's Use of Glyphosate to Harm Lebanese Agriculture

A report published by the German newspaper "Süddeutsche Zeitung" reveals Israel's use of small aircraft to distribute highly concentrated glyphosate herbicide on agricultural lands in southern Syria and the Lebanese border area. This has led to halted crop growth, damage to olive trees, and significant losses for farmers, particularly since the concentrations exceeded natural levels by 30 to 50 times. In Lebanon, agricultural damages are estimated at around 800 million dollars. Regional officials confirmed that the spraying operations originated from the Israeli side, and companies like Bayer have faced accusations of involvement in a scorched-earth policy by supplying pesticides and suspected chemicals. Lebanese authorities have warned that the economic and agricultural situation is worsening, deeming the incident an environmental and health crime and calling on the United Nations to intervene. The report also links these operations to Israel’s historical use of pesticides in border areas, noting that manufacturers like Bayer have faced legal crises related to glyphosate since their acquisition of Monsanto in 2018. Farmers are leaving their lands or contemplating emigration after their lands were damaged, amid ongoing threats targeting the region’s agricultural sector.

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