Israeli strike destroys Qasmiyeh Bridge in Lebanon

Israeli forces have destroyed the Al-Qasimiyah Bridge (also known as the Qasmiyeh Bridge) in southern Lebanon. The bridge served as a strategic crossing point connecting southern Lebanon to the rest of the country. Video footage shows Israeli fighter jets conducting the bombing operation on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The strike comes amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.