Why in the News
- Israel carried out strikes on bridges in Lebanon, especially over the Litani River, intensifying the conflict with Hezbollah.
Key Developments
- Israel:
- Struck a key bridge on coastal highway
- Ordered destruction of all crossings over Litani River
- Accelerated demolition of border villages
- Objective:
- Disrupt Hezbollah movement and supply lines
Strategic Importance of Litani River
- Length: ~90 miles
- Acts as: De facto boundary zone in south Lebanon
- Historically linked to: Proposed buffer zone between Israel and Hezbollah
| [2017] Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? 1. Jordan 2. Iraq 3. Lebanon 4. Syria Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only |
