
Israeli Strike on Lebanon Bridge Sparks Fears of Ground Invasion
Lebanon fears that Israel’s attack on the Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a “prelude to a ground invasion,” escalating tensions in the region.
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Lebanon fears that Israel’s attack on the Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a “prelude to a ground invasion,” escalating tensions in the region.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced a 'dangerous escalation' after Tel Aviv ordered the destruction of infrastructure used by Hezbollah, including the Qasmiyeh bridge.

Multiple Israeli warplane strikes, including a second in 24 hours, have extensively damaged the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's president warns these bombings are part of 'suspicious plans' for a buffer zone, hinting at a potential land invasion.

The Israeli army has warned it will intensify targeted ground operations and strikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, as Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterates orders for demolitions and airstrikes continue in efforts to expand a military-controlled buffer zone.

The Israeli military has announced ground operations in Lebanon, ordering the destruction of bridges over the Litani River, with the Qasmiyeh bridge near Tyre already damaged. This comes as reports emerge of the aftermath of an Israeli attack in the southern Lebanese town of al-Shihabiya.

Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.