Israel destroys key bridge in southern Lebanon, stoking fears of 'ground invasion'

Israel destroys key bridge in southern Lebanon, stoking fears of 'ground invasion' Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/23/2026 - 11:19 Qasmiyeh Bridge near Tyre rendered unusable after strike, as Israeli military says offensive 'has only begun' The damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge, located on a main highway linking villages in the Tyre district with others further north, following an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon on 22 March 2026 (AFP/Kawnat Haju) Off Israeli forces destroyed a key bridge linking southern Lebanon to