Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges?

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends

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Israeli forces struck the Qasmiyeh bridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, a key route connecting the south to central Lebanon. This action follows a statement by Israel's defense minister that Israeli forces were instructed to destroy crossings over the Litani river used by Hezbollah for reinforcements. The strikes have raised concerns among Lebanese citizens that Israel intends to isolate southern Lebanon, potentially hindering the return of displaced families. The ongoing conflict has already displaced over a million people, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis. The BBC is reporting on the situation from Lebanon.

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More than a million people have been displaced.

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Israeli forces had been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river.

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An Israeli air strike damaged the Qasmiyeh bridge on Sunday.

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Many Lebanese people fear that Israel is attempting to cut off the south of Lebanon.

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Hezbollah used the crossings over the Litani river to send reinforcements.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Hugo Bachega 40% Tyre 50% Litani river 60% Israel Katz 70% Qasmiyeh bridge 70% Hezbollah 80% Israel ×490% Lebanon ×490%

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israel 100% lebanon 100% bridges 90% israeli air strike 80% hezbollah 70% qasmiyeh bridge 70% litani river 60% humanitarian crisis 60% displaced families 50%