Lebanese President Aoun warns Israeli infrastructure strikes signal imminent ground invasion

Mar 22, 2026, 3:22:21 PM UTC(6 hours ago)

Impact: Very High

Affected Assets

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the military to destroy all bridges over the Litani River and accelerate the demolition of Lebanese homes near the border on March 22, 2026.
The Al-Qasimiya Bridge, a critical link on the coastal highway between Tyre and Sidon, was confirmed destroyed by Israeli airstrikes to disrupt Hezbollah logistics.
The IDF has deployed a second division to southern Lebanon as part of an authorized ground offensive that began earlier in March following the collapse of the 2024 ceasefire.
International leaders from France, Germany, and the UK expressed grave concern, warning that a full-scale invasion would trigger devastating humanitarian consequences.
Market analysts report increased regional volatility as the conflict expands to include direct strikes on Hezbollah command structures and infrastructure across the Beqaa Valley and Beirut.

LEBANON'S PRESIDENT AOUN: ISRAEL ATTACKS ON LEBANESE INFRASTRUCTURE ARE PRELUDE TO GROUND INVASION