Israel Strikes Beirut, Destroys Bridges
Analysis based on 23 articles · First reported Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Mar 19, 2026
The ongoing military conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is causing significant instability in the region, leading to humanitarian crises and destruction of infrastructure. This escalation could negatively impact regional markets, particularly in the defense and construction sectors, and potentially disrupt energy supplies.
Israel conducted intense military strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting central Beirut, southern suburbs, and areas near the Litani River. These strikes resulted in at least 12 deaths, including Mohammad Sherri, director of political programmes for Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV, and his wife. A building collapsed in Bashoura, and two bridges over the Litani River were destroyed, aiming to cut off supply routes for Hezbollah. The Israeli military also struck five gas stations belonging to Amanat Baghdad SC, which it claims finances Hezbollah. These actions are in response to Hezbollah's rocket launches into Israel on March 2, which were in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Lebanese authorities report over 968 deaths and more than a million displaced people since the conflict began. The International===United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed concern over the escalating violence.
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