Israeli strikes have destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, effectively cutting off the region. The attacks also reportedly targeted buildings around a hospital and paramedics.
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.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced a 'dangerous escalation' after Tel Aviv ordered the destruction of infrastructure used by Hezbollah, including the Qasmiyeh bridge.