Canada and France have urged Israel to halt plans to occupy southern Lebanon as invasion preparations are under way. The two countries have condemned Israel's plans to take control of territory up to 30km (18.6 miles) inside Lebanon's southern border, and warned that Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity "must not be violated". This comes amid plans for a major ground invasion of its northern neighbour. The death toll in Lebanon from Israeli attacks has risen to at least 1,072 people, with nearly 3,000 wounded since the start of this month. Over a million people have been displaced by Israeli attacks and warnings of a humanitarian crisis as Israel's ground incursion looms. Israel’s Minister of Defence Israel Katz said the military will control the security zone up to the Litani River, where displaced Lebanese residents will not be allowed to return to their homes south of the river until security is guaranteed for the residents of the north.