Israel destroys bridge in Lebanon and threatens Gaza-scale devastation

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 13, 2026 at 06:54 PM

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Since March 2, 2026, Israel has escalated its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, resulting in at least 773 deaths and displacing over 800,000 people. On March 13, 2026, Israel destroyed the Zrarieh Bridge, claiming it was used by Hezbollah, and struck new areas of Beirut, including residential buildings. The attacks, which Israel has openly acknowledged, were triggered by Hezbollah's drone and rocket attacks into northern Israel following Israeli attacks on Iran. Israel has also dropped leaflets over Beirut, warning of Gaza-scale devastation if Hezbollah remains armed. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reports that nearly 2,000 people have been wounded in the attacks.

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Israel dropped leaflets over Beirut warning the country faces the same scale of destruction visited upon Gaza.

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The Lebanese government would face “increasing costs through damage to infrastructure and loss of territory”.

quote — Israel Katz, Defence Minister100% confidence

More than 800,000 people have been forced from their homes.

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Israeli attacks have killed at least 773 people and wounded 1,933 more.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health100% confidence

Israel destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Litani River 40% Iran 50% Israel Katz 60% Gaza Strip ×270% Beirut ×470% Hezbollah ×480% Lebanon ×790% Israel ×1090%

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lebanon 90% israeli attacks 90% gaza-scale devastation 80% hezbollah 70% civilian infrastructure 60% military campaign 50% casualties 50% zrarieh bridge 50% displaced population 40%

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Israel

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