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IDF to Destroy Litani Bridges in Escalating Lebanon Conflict

3/23/2026

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On March 22, 2026, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF will destroy all bridges over the Litani River to hinder Hezbollah.
This follows the destruction of two bridges on March 18 and one on March 13, marking an escalation against Lebanese infrastructure.
Katz said the IDF aims to eliminate terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The conflict has killed one Israeli in Misgav Am and displaced about 1 million Lebanese.

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On March 22, 2026, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the IDF will destroy all bridges over the Litani River to hinder Hezbollah.
This follows the destruction of two bridges on March 18 and one on March 13, marking an escalation against Lebanese infrastructure.
Katz said the IDF aims to eliminate terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The conflict has killed one Israeli in Misgav Am and displaced about 1 million Lebanese.