Israeli air strikes have destroyed two bridges over the Litani River linking southern Lebanon with the rest of the country, according to military reports. This attack comes just hours after the Israeli military announced plans to target infrastructure allegedly used by the Hezbollah armed group to transport fighters and arms.
In other developments, air strikes have also struck multiple areas in Beirut, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries, marking a significant expansion of the conflict into central Beirut after previously focusing on southern suburbs. The Lebanese health ministry reports that since March 2, at least 968 individuals, including 111 children, have been killed in the violence.
This military escalation is part of a larger confrontation that has drawn Lebanon into the ongoing US-Israel conflict against Iran, following missiles fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah into Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the bridges were targeted to interrupt Hezbollah's access to Lebanon's state infrastructure for terrorist activities. Meanwhile, evacuation warnings have been issued to civilians near the Litani crossings as conflict intensifies.
The recent assaults deepen an ongoing humanitarian crisis, with over one million people displaced from their homes, primarily in southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut where Hezbollah's presence is strongest. On Wednesday, an Israeli strike also affected the town of Zefta, exacerbating an already dire situation for civilians.
In Beirut, strikes have intensified, targeting various locations and reportedly killing civilians, including a double-tap airstrike that struck a car unexpectedly. Amidst the destruction, many residents express their fear and sorrow over the loss and deterioration of their living conditions, with some describing the destruction in parts of Beirut as reminiscent of war zones elsewhere.
The situation remains precarious as hostilities continue to grow, with Israel asserting its military objectives while humanitarian groups call for urgent measures to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.
In other developments, air strikes have also struck multiple areas in Beirut, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries, marking a significant expansion of the conflict into central Beirut after previously focusing on southern suburbs. The Lebanese health ministry reports that since March 2, at least 968 individuals, including 111 children, have been killed in the violence.
This military escalation is part of a larger confrontation that has drawn Lebanon into the ongoing US-Israel conflict against Iran, following missiles fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah into Israel. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the bridges were targeted to interrupt Hezbollah's access to Lebanon's state infrastructure for terrorist activities. Meanwhile, evacuation warnings have been issued to civilians near the Litani crossings as conflict intensifies.
The recent assaults deepen an ongoing humanitarian crisis, with over one million people displaced from their homes, primarily in southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut where Hezbollah's presence is strongest. On Wednesday, an Israeli strike also affected the town of Zefta, exacerbating an already dire situation for civilians.
In Beirut, strikes have intensified, targeting various locations and reportedly killing civilians, including a double-tap airstrike that struck a car unexpectedly. Amidst the destruction, many residents express their fear and sorrow over the loss and deterioration of their living conditions, with some describing the destruction in parts of Beirut as reminiscent of war zones elsewhere.
The situation remains precarious as hostilities continue to grow, with Israel asserting its military objectives while humanitarian groups call for urgent measures to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.
