Aoun Condemns Strikes on Lebanon’s Infrastructure as Serious Escalation
3/22/2026 5:22:01 PM
President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel’s targeting and destruction of infrastructure and vital facilities in southern Lebanon, particularly the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River and other bridges.
He said: “These attacks constitute a serious escalation and a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, and they are considered a prelude to a ground invasion, from which Lebanon has long warned through diplomatic channels. These actions reflect a dangerous tendency toward the systematic destruction of infrastructure, civilian facilities, and residential areas in Lebanese villages, amounting to a policy of collective punishment against civilians, which is unacceptable, condemnable, unjustified, and clearly violates international humanitarian law, which prohibits targeting civilians and their essential facilities.”
President Aoun added: “Targeting the Litani River bridges, the vital artery for civilian movement, is an attempt to cut geographic connectivity between southern Litani and the rest of Lebanon and hinders the delivery of humanitarian aid. This falls within suspicious plans to establish a buffer zone, entrench the reality of occupation, and pursue Israeli expansion inside Lebanese territory. In light of this escalation, Lebanon calls on the international community, particularly the United Nations and members of the Security Council, to assume their responsibilities and take immediate action to deter Israel from carrying out this attack. Continuing silence or inaction only encourages further violations and undermines the credibility of the international community.”
He said: “These attacks constitute a serious escalation and a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, and they are considered a prelude to a ground invasion, from which Lebanon has long warned through diplomatic channels. These actions reflect a dangerous tendency toward the systematic destruction of infrastructure, civilian facilities, and residential areas in Lebanese villages, amounting to a policy of collective punishment against civilians, which is unacceptable, condemnable, unjustified, and clearly violates international humanitarian law, which prohibits targeting civilians and their essential facilities.”
President Aoun added: “Targeting the Litani River bridges, the vital artery for civilian movement, is an attempt to cut geographic connectivity between southern Litani and the rest of Lebanon and hinders the delivery of humanitarian aid. This falls within suspicious plans to establish a buffer zone, entrench the reality of occupation, and pursue Israeli expansion inside Lebanese territory. In light of this escalation, Lebanon calls on the international community, particularly the United Nations and members of the Security Council, to assume their responsibilities and take immediate action to deter Israel from carrying out this attack. Continuing silence or inaction only encourages further violations and undermines the credibility of the international community.”