Lebanon’s president condemns Israeli strikes on bridges as ‘unjustified’

President Joseph Aoun’s statement comes hours after Israel blew up another key highway bridge in southern Lebanon.

Israel says it is striking bridges to hinder Hezbollah’s movements. The strikes have increasingly cut off large parts of the south as fighting continues.

“They are a prelude to a ground invasion,” said Aoun, adding that Lebanon has raised concerns through diplomatic channels. The president has vowed to disarm Hezbollah and offered direct negotiations with Israel to end the ongoing war.  — AP