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Israel struck two bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, defence minister says

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18-03-2026 | 12:55

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Israel struck two bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, defence minister says

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday ‌that the military struck and destroyed two additional bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, saying they were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons south.

He did not specify where the bridges were located.

"This is a ‌clear message to the Lebanese government: Israel will not allow Hezbollah to use Lebanese state infrastructure," he said.

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