Israeli air strikes have destroyed two bridges over the Litani River linking southern Lebanon with the rest of the country, the military says. This action followed warnings from the Israeli military that it would target crossings used by Hezbollah to move fighters and weapons. Multiple airstrikes across Beirut resulted in at least 12 deaths and 27 injuries, indicating an expansion of Israeli operations beyond the southern suburbs into central parts of the capital.
The toll on civilians has been severe, with the Lebanese health ministry reporting 968 deaths, including 111 children, since the conflict escalated earlier this month. The military actions come as Lebanon becomes increasingly embroiled in the regional conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah, which fired missiles into Israel, prompting the retaliatory strikes.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes aim specifically at Hezbollah's use of local infrastructure for terrorist activities. Residents are being urged to evacuate areas near the affected crossing points on the Litani River, leading to a significant displacement crisis across Lebanon.
Tensions are rising as the violence unfolds, with many civilians reporting being caught in the crossfire amid the chaotic destruction of their neighborhoods. Reports indicate that over a million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, exacerbating an already critical humanitarian situation.
The toll on civilians has been severe, with the Lebanese health ministry reporting 968 deaths, including 111 children, since the conflict escalated earlier this month. The military actions come as Lebanon becomes increasingly embroiled in the regional conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah, which fired missiles into Israel, prompting the retaliatory strikes.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes aim specifically at Hezbollah's use of local infrastructure for terrorist activities. Residents are being urged to evacuate areas near the affected crossing points on the Litani River, leading to a significant displacement crisis across Lebanon.
Tensions are rising as the violence unfolds, with many civilians reporting being caught in the crossfire amid the chaotic destruction of their neighborhoods. Reports indicate that over a million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict, exacerbating an already critical humanitarian situation.
