BEIRUT, Lebanon, April 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - An Israeli strike destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon on Friday, state media reported, after Israel warned it would hit the site to prevent Hezbollah reinforcements crossing. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said a blast at one of its positions in the country's south near the border wounded three peacekeepers on Friday, the third similar incident in days. Israel has responded with massive strikes across Lebanon and a ground invasion in the country's south. The state-run National News Agency said: "Israeli warplanes targeted the bridge that links Sohmor with Mashghara, leading to its destruction." - Strikes in south -The US embassy in Lebanon warned that "Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in Lebanon", without identifying any specific institutions.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 04, 2026 02:54 UTC