Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Why it matters: The escalation could trigger a broader Middle‑East war and unsettle global markets.
- Israel ramps up strikes, targeting civilian infrastructure like the Litani bridge, signaling a shift from limited raids to broader devastation.
- Lebanon end a mounting civilian death toll—773 reported—and critical transport links, deepening humanitarian crisis.
- Al Jazeera questions Israel’s endgame, suggesting the goal is to cripple Hezbollah and deter Iranian influence, while cautioning that the escalation risks a larger Middle‑East war.
- Regional actors such as Iran and Hezbollah are watching closely, with potential retaliatory moves that could destabilize neighboring states.
Israel’s air campaign in south Lebanon has entered a grim new phase, destroying a Litani River bridge and killing 773 civilians since early March. Al Jazeera probes Israel’s strategic endgame, warning that the strikes aim to pressure Hezbollah and could spill over into a wider regional conflict.
