Last bridge to southern Lebanon destroyed in Israeli strike

Israeli airstrike severs final overland link to southern Lebanon, isolating region and escalating infrastructure campaign. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Last bridge to southern Lebanon destroyed in Israeli strike

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An Israeli airstrike has destroyed the last remaining bridge connecting southern Lebanon with the rest of the country, a senior Lebanese security official confirmed to Reuters. The strike, which occurred on Thursday, targeted the critical overpass near the Litani River, shattering the structure beyond repair. The attack effectively severs the primary vehicular route for civilians, aid, and goods into and out of the southern region, which has been a focal point of cross-border hostilities for months. The destruction of this final bridge marks a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against Lebanese infrastructure, which it says is aimed at impeding the movement of Hezbollah fighters and weapons. Previous strikes had already damaged or destroyed other major crossings, but this latest action completes the physical isolation of the south by road. "The bridge is shattered," the security official stated, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. "There is no possibility of repairing it." The official's stark assessment underscores the severity of the damage and the immediate logistical crisis now facing the region's inhabitants. Southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold, has been engulfed in daily exchanges of fire between the Iranian-backed group and the Israeli military since the outbreak of the war in Gaza. The conflict has displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the border. The systematic targeting of bridges and roads is seen as a tactical move by Israel to constrict Hezbollah's supply lines and operational flexibility. However, humanitarian organizations have repeatedly warned that such strikes disproportionately affect civilian populations, crippling access to essential services, emergency medical care, and the delivery of food and fuel. The immediate consequence is a humanitarian and economic chokehold on southern Lebanon. With the main artery severed, alternative routes are treacherous, lengthy, and often unsuitable for heavy vehicles or emergency transport. Local municipalities are now cut off from central government support in Beirut, and the flow of commercial goods has ground to a halt. This isolation...

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