Beirut War Expands — IDF Strikes Litani Bridge, Lebanese University, Government Quarter
Israel attacks civilian infrastructure for first time; Beirut operational zone widens beyond Dahiyeh
Israel expanded its Lebanon operations on Day 14 to areas and infrastructure never previously struck. IDF hit the Zrarieh Bridge over the Litani River — the first acknowledged Israeli strike on civilian infrastructure in Lebanon — severing Hezbollah supply routes between south Lebanon and northern command. IDF also struck Lebanese University campus (2 academics killed) and the central Beirut government quarter, both historically outside Dahiyeh. Defense Minister Katz threatened Lebanon would pay increasing costs. Over 820,000 people are displaced in Lebanon; 680+ killed.
Key facts
- •IDF strikes Zrarieh Bridge over Litani — first acknowledged civilian infrastructure strike
- •Litani bridge destroyed; severs Hezbollah supply routes between south Lebanon and north
- •IDF hits Lebanese University — 2 academics killed
- •IDF strikes central Beirut government quarter — expands beyond Dahiyeh
- •Katz: Lebanon will pay increasing costs through infrastructure damage and loss of territory
Timeline
IDF strikes central Beirut government quarter — first time outside Dahiyeh in war
IDF airstrike hits Lebanese University campus — 2 academics killed
IDF issues forced evacuation orders across Beirut — new operational perimeter
IDF strikes Zrarieh Bridge over Litani River — first acknowledged Litani crossing cut