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news Cbc World 2026-04-16

Israeli strike destroys final bridge, severing southern Lebanon

An Israeli strike reportedly destroyed the last bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon, according to security sources. This action has severely restricted movement, isolating a significant portion of the country from the rest.


<img alt="Army members stand next to a destroyed bridge." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/350127e8-3e30-4e50-b5c3-d0cb98098ea4,1776340694343/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C428%2C8192%2C4608%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Members of the Lebanese army work at the site after an Israeli strike severed the last remaining bridge linking southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, in Qasmiyeh, Lebanon April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki" width="620" /><p>An Israeli strike...

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