Israel launches new strikes on Beirut after destroying bridge in eastern Lebanon
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Early Saturday morning, Israeli military operations intensified across Lebanon with multiple airstrikes targeting Beirut and surrounding regions. The strikes, reportedly aimed at Hezbollah positions, followed a controversial operation in eastern Lebanon where an airstrike destroyed critical infrastructure and resulted in civilian casualties near a religious site. The escalating military actions underscore deepening tensions in the region and raise humanitarian concerns amid ongoing conflict dynamics.
Israel launches new strikes on Beirut after destroying bridge in eastern Lebanon
Explosions rocked Beirut early Saturday after Israel launched strikes it alleged targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, hours after Lebanese authorities reported Israeli warplanes destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon and killed civilians leaving a mosque.
