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Israel threatens to bomb key bridges in southern Lebanon

Israel says it will bomb two main bridges over the Litani River as its ground invasion of southern Lebanon expands, raising fears of isolation, more civilian infrastructure damage and growing displacement.

Apr 3rd 2026 · Lebanon

Insights

  • Israel announced plans to bomb the Sohmor and Mashghara bridges over the Litani River in the western Bekaa.
  • At least six other bridges over the Litani have been destroyed since the start of the intensified offensive in early March.
  • Strikes damaged water facilities in Ibl al-Saqi and al-Maysat and disrupted solar power systems at other stations.
  • The offensive has forced over 1.2 million people from their homes and Lebanon reports at least 1,345 killed and more than 4,000 wounded.
  • UNIFIL said three peacekeepers were wounded by an explosion near al-Adaissah and were being evacuated, and the origin of the blast is unknown.

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