Israel Destroys Five Litani Bridges, Bombs Beirut Subway in Lebanon
Key Takeaways
- Bridge over the Litani River destroyed.
- Beirut's outskirts and southern suburbs targeted by Israeli strikes.
- Israeli strikes intensified across southern Lebanon, causing civilian injuries and infrastructure damage.
Litani Bridge Bombing
Israel bombed a sixth major bridge over Lebanon's Litani River.
“With force and unequal consequences, the Israeli army and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia have intensified the exchange of blows after five weeks of open war”
The Israeli military justified the strikes as preventing reinforcements to Hezbollah.
The destruction of civilian infrastructure was widely reported as a serious escalation.
Israel Bombs Beirut Subway
Israel bombed the Beirut subway connecting the city to the airport.
Israel claimed it was destroying underground infrastructure used by militias.
The attack sparked protests across Beirut.
Escalation in Beirut and UNIFIL Incident
Israel confirmed it had begun neutralizing Hezbollah command centers in Beirut.
“The Israeli army said it had destroyed another bridge in Lebanon this Friday, April 3”
Two airstrikes hit the southern suburb of Haret Hreik, wounding at least seven people.
Three UNIFIL troops were wounded by an explosion inside one of its bases.
Humanitarian Toll
The Lebanese Health Ministry recorded 1,368 deaths since the war began.
Medical facilities were under increasing strain as at least six hospitals were forced to close.
Hezbollah's attacks primarily targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon.
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