Israel destroyed key bridges over the Lítání River, which it said were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons. The attack should also be a strong message to the Lebanese government.
On Wednesday, the Israeli army destroyed two bridges over the Lítání river in southern Lebanon. Israel claims that the pro-Iranian militant movement Hezbollah used the bridges to smuggle weapons and to move its operatives to southern Lebanon, AFP reported, writes TASR.
- The Israeli army destroyed two bridges over the Lítání river in southern Lebanon.
- Israel designates the bridges as a route for arms smuggling and the movement of Hezbollah operatives.
- Defense Minister Yisrael Kac warns the Lebanese government against the use of state infrastructure by terrorists.
- Before the attacks, the Israeli army called on the residents of the region to evacuate towards the north.
- The Lebanese Ministry of Health reports 968 dead and 2,432 wounded after Israeli attacks.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Kac specified in his statement that the Israeli army took action against the use of Lebanon’s state infrastructure by Hezbollah to support terrorist activities. According to Kac, this is also a clear message to the Lebanese government that the state of Israel “will not allow such a reality.”
Evacuation of the population
Before attacking the bridges, the Israeli army called on residents in the vicinity to evacuate. She advised them to move to the area north of the Zahrání River and refrain from any movement towards the south, as this could endanger their lives.
The Israeli army continues its operations on the territory of Lebanon, which it launched in retaliation for the rocket attack of the Hezbollah movement on the north of Israel on March 2. With its attacks on Israel, Hezbollah joined the side of Iran, which became the target of combat operations by the Israeli and American armies on February 28. In response to this escalation, Iran is attacking Israel as well as American interests in the Gulf states.
Bombing in Beirut
On Wednesday night, the Israeli army bombed the southern suburbs of Beirut and then also buildings in the central districts of the city. A journalist from the al-Manár TV station also allegedly lost his life along with his wife.
During the day, the Hezbollah movement attacked Israeli troops deployed on Lebanese territory and launched rocket attacks on Israeli army positions on the Israeli side of the border with Lebanon.
The number of victims is increasing
According to updated reports from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli attacks have killed 968 people and injured 2,432 to date.
