Israeli airstrike damages key bridge in southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike damaged a crucial bridge in southern Lebanon, disrupting traffic between the city of Nabatiyeh and the town of Marjayoun, Associated Press (AP) reports, citing Lebanon’s state news agency.

The March 14 strike was the third in the area within a few hours, following the destruction of two other major bridges in southern Lebanon the previous day.

Israel’s military command said additional forces have been deployed to the border with Lebanon. The Israeli government claims that Hezbollah used the bridges to move its forces north and south of the Litani River.

By Jeyhun Aghazada