The government of Spain has strongly condemned the Israeli military for targeting bridges and civilian homes in southern Lebanon, calling the actions a serious violation of international humanitarian law.
According to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, the list of military targets has been expanded to include all bridges over the Litani River, a key strategic point in the renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Katz also ordered strikes on residential buildings near Israel’s northern border, as part of efforts to weaken Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran. Israeli officials claim the group uses crossings over the Litani River to transport fighters and weapons into southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces reportedly destroyed the critical Qasmiyeh bridge after issuing a one-hour warning prior to the strike.
In response, Spain described the targeting of such infrastructure as a “flagrant and deliberate violation” of international humanitarian law. In an official statement, Madrid emphasized that civilian infrastructure—including homes and healthcare facilities—must never be considered legitimate military targets.
“Such actions violate the most fundamental principles of international humanitarian law and devastate the lives of innocent civilians,” the statement said.
Spain also reiterated its firm opposition to any attempts to isolate or divide Lebanese territory through military means.
