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Israel just destroyed Al-Qasmiyeh bridge, the lifeline of southern Lebanon
The Qasmiyeh Bridge is considered one of the most vital strategic crossings in south Lebanon, widely known as the “artery of the South” due to its central role in connecting southern districts, from Bint Jbeil and Tyre to Sidon and the capital Beirut.
Located roughly 10 kilometers north of Tyre, the bridge serves as a primary junction on the coastal highway linking Beirut with Tyre and Lebanon’s southern border regions.
The bridge represents the main connection between the northern and southern Litani, meaning its destruction effectively isolate vast areas of southern Lebanon from the capital and the rest of the country.
During the July 2006 war, Israeli aircraft carried out repeated airstrikes on the Qasmiyeh Bridge, ultimately destroying it completely.
The attacks began on the first day of the war, July 12, and continued with further strikes, including the bombing of a Lebanese Army position near the bridge on August 1, 2006, which resulted in the martyrdom of one soldier and injuries to three others.
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