Beirut, Lebanon, March 22, 2026 (AFP) - Israel launches strikes as Lebanon warns of invasion

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2026-03-22

Israel struck more targets in south Lebanon on Sunday, including a key bridge, triggering a warning from the Lebanese president that it could be preparing a full ground invasion. Israel's military was ordered to destroy bridges it said are used by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to cross the Litani River, and Lebanese official media reported Israeli raids in several areas of the south. An AFP correspondent saw smoke billowing from a brid......

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