Israeli forces destroy a bridge in southern Lebanon, warning that Lebanon will face destruction on the same scale as Gaza.

The Israeli military destroyed a bridge in southern Lebanon at local time on the 13th, and distributed leaflets over Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, warning that Lebanon would face damage on the same scale as in the Gaza Strip. According to the Israeli military, the bridge was “an important route for Hezbollah from northern Lebanon to the south,” with the purpose of “building up strength and preparing for battle.” However, the Israelis did not provide any evidence to support this claim. Al Jazeera said this was the first time Israel had publicly acknowledged strikes on civilian infrastructure since the current round of hostilities began. (Global Network)