Israel-Strikes Kill 14 in Lebanon as War Intensifies and Borders Close

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon escalated with strikes that killed at least 14 people.

“Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, have killed at least 14 people, a day after Israel threatened to hit Lebanon’s main border crossing with Syria, forcing its closure”

Al Jazeera

The strikes came a day after Israel warned it would target the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria.

Al Jazeera

Israeli strikes hit approximately 100 meters from Rafik Hariri University Hospital in Beirut where 39 people were wounded.

Israel has destroyed five bridges over the Litani River to isolate southern Lebanon.

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since the war began.

Israel's ground forces pressed deeper into southern Lebanon, issuing evacuation orders for Tyre and Sohmor.

Lebanon voted to impose a ban on Hezbollah and compel it to hand over its weapons.

Al-Jarida Oman

The UN Interim Force in Lebanon warned the situation was deteriorating rapidly.

The strikes have killed more than 1,300 people in Lebanon since March 2.

Damage to vital infrastructure is compounding the humanitarian crisis.

The strikes on Lebanon have caused widespread civilian suffering.

“Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes on Friday that the military said ‌targeted what it called militant "infrastructure" in the Lebanese capital, as the U”

CBC

The Lebanese Red Cross reported multiple casualties in residential areas.

UNESCO placed 39 cultural sites in Lebanon under enhanced protection.

International humanitarian organizations warned the destruction of bridges could isolate over 100,000 people.

The US extended economic sanctions on Lebanon despite the devastation.