Israeli Airstrikes Destroy Two Bridges on Litani River in Lebanon

(MENAFN) Israeli warplanes carry out strikes on two bridges along the Litani River in the western Bekaa region of eastern Lebanon on Friday, as stated by reports. The crossings connect the towns of Sohmor and Machghara and are hit in separate attacks, with one bridge initially struck and a second nearby crossing also destroyed, according to reports.

Earlier the same day, the Israeli military announces plans to target two bridges in southern Lebanon, stating that the objective is to “preventing the transfer of reinforcements and weapons to Hezbollah.”

According to reports, the destroyed bridges serve as important links within the western Bekaa, forming part of a critical road network relied upon by residents for everyday travel and transportation.

Reports also recall that on March 23, Israeli forces destroy the Al-Dalafa Bridge, another significant crossing over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, citing similar reasons.

The Litani River, described in reports as Lebanon’s primary river, originates from a basin west of the Baalbek district and runs through the Bekaa Valley between the country’s mountain ranges and eastern areas. It extends for about 170 kilometers and lies roughly 6 to 30 kilometers from the Lebanese-Israeli border, also known as the Blue Line. In some eastern areas, particularly near the Nabatieh district, the river comes as close as 4 to 6 kilometers to the border, while farther west, the distance increases to approximately 28 to 30 kilometers.

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