Summary
Israel destroyed the last bridge connecting southern Lebanon to the rest of the country as part of ongoing strikes against Lebanon’s infrastructure. This happened just before President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.
Key Facts
- Israel bombed the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River, the last bridge linking southern Lebanon to other parts of the country.
- The bridge connects the Lebanese cities of Tyre and Sidon, about 20 miles from the Israel-Lebanon border.
- Israel says it targets infrastructure to stop Hezbollah from moving weapons, but the bridge is also used by civilians.
- Lebanese officials say the bridge is destroyed beyond repair.
- Since the war began on March 2, more than 2,167 people have died in Lebanon, including at least 91 medical workers.
- Over 7,000 people in Lebanon are injured, and more than 1 million have been displaced.
- Israeli forces reported striking over 200 Hezbollah targets in the past 24 hours, while Hezbollah launched rocket attacks on northern Israel.
- President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire beginning April 21 after talks with Lebanese and Israeli leaders, marking the first direct negotiations in over 30 years.
