Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 08:40 PM

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Israeli airstrikes destroyed two bridges over the Litani River in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming they were used by Hezbollah to transport fighters and weapons. This action follows earlier strikes that damaged the Zrarieh Bridge on Friday. The Israeli military had warned civilians to evacuate the area near the Litani crossings prior to the attacks. These strikes are part of a broader escalation, with Israeli forces also hitting multiple locations in Beirut, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries. The Lebanese health ministry reports that nearly 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2nd. The destruction of the bridges further exacerbates the displacement crisis, with over a million people already displaced, mainly in southern Lebanon and Beirut.

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United States 30% Israel Katz 35% United Nations Security Council 40% Iran 50% Beirut ×360% Litani River ×575% Lebanon ×680% Hezbollah ×785% Israel ×1090%

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israeli air strikes 90% southern lebanon 80% litani river 80% hezbollah 70% infrastructure damage 60% civilian casualties 60% displacement crisis 50% un security council resolution 1701 40%