IDF Orders Litani Bridges Destroyed — Cutting Hezbollah's Last Supply Routes

Israel escalated operations in southern Lebanon on Days 22-23 with a twin strategic move: Defence Minister Katz ordered the destruction of all bridges crossing the Litani River, and the IAF killed Abu Khalil Barji — the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force special forces unit — in Majdal Selm. The Litani River forms the natural boundary between the IDF security zone and Hezbollah's rear supply areas. Destroying all crossings would sever Hezbollah's ability to move fighters, weapons, and resupply south of the river under fire — completing the geographic isolation of Hezbollah's frontline units. The Qasmiya Bridge, a key coastal highway crossing, was among the first targeted. IDF 91st and 36th Divisions are also conducting continuous ground operations in the buffer zone, with 28 Hezbollah operatives killed across Days 22-23.

Key facts

• •Katz ordered ALL Litani River bridges destroyed — complete supply-line severance
• •Qasmiya Bridge (coastal highway) targeted first — key resupply artery
• •Abu Khalil Barji killed in Majdal Selm — Radwan Force special forces commander
• •28 Hezbollah operatives killed across Days 22-23 (9 by 91st Div + 19 by 36th Div)
• •IDF 4 divisions active in southern Lebanon buffer zone
• •Litani River is the legal boundary for Hezbollah under UN Resolution 1701