Lebanon: Israeli Bridge Attack a Potential War Crime

Country: Lebanon Source: Human Rights Watch Destruction of Final Litani Bridge Leaves Tens of Thousands at Risk (Beirut, April 17, 2026) – The Israeli military’s destruction of the Qasmieh bridge on April 16, 2026, which took place hours before a ceasefire was announced, threatens to cut off Lebanese territory south of the Litani River from the rest of the country, Human Rights Watch said today. As the deliberate attack destroyed the last main operational crossing for civilians and aid, with the prospect of immense