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Israel's military has been ordered to destroy all bridges and crossings over the Litani River, which connect southern Lebanon to the rest of the country, with one bridge about to be struck for the third time.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said the military had been ordered to destroy all bridges over the Litani River used for "terrorist activity," to prevent Hezbollah militants and weapons from moving south.
The military's Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee later issued warnings naming the Qasmiyeh Bridge and the Coastal Highway as upcoming targets.
Israel has struck at least three bridges over the Litani, beginning last week with the Zrarieh bridge on March 13, and then two others on March 18.
The Qasmiyeh Bridge has already been struck twice, the second time while a journalist was at the site reporting on the first strike, narrowly avoiding being hit and suffering some injuries.
The incident, which was caught on camera, sparked criticism of the military's actions. An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson told the ABC in the aftermath that the incident was under investigation, that it is common for targets to be struck several times, and that no all crossings will be hit, only those bridges "used by Hezbollah" and subsequently deemed as military targets would be struck.
"We'll be smarter when we're a bit more distant from the incident," he told the ABC.
Israel Katz also said the military was ordered to accelerate the demolition of Lebanese homes in "frontline villages" to neutralize threats to Israeli communities.
Many villages on the border have been completely demolished in previous conflicts which can be seen from satellite images.
While speaking to media at the site of the strike in Arad, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also called for other countries to join the war against Iran.
He claimed Iran now had the capacity to "reach deep into Europe", that they had already fired on European countries, by way of Cyprus and "putting everyone in their sights".
"They're stopping a maritime international route, energy route and trying to blackmail the entire world," he said.
"What more proof do you need that this regime that threatens the entire world has to be stopped?
"Israel and the United States are working together for the entire world. And it's time to see the leaders of the rest of the countries join up.
"I'm happy to say that I can see some of them beginning to move in that direction, but more is needed."
He added that US President Donald Trump's "call to have the international community confront" Iran was "for the security of the entire world" and not only for America and Israel. "It's time for them to act," he said.
Pope Leo on Sunday said death and suffering caused by the war in the Middle East are a "scandal to the whole human family", renewing his plea for an immediate ceasefire.
As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its fourth week, the first US pope said that he continues to follow with "dismay" the situation in the Middle East and in other regions torn apart by war and violence.
"We cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering of so many people, the defenceless victims of these conflicts. What hurts them hurts the whole of humanity," Leo said at his weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter's Square.
"I strongly renew my appeal for us to persevere in prayer, so that hostilities may cease and the way may finally be paved for peace," he added.
Reporting with Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to media at the site of the missile strike in Arad.
He said that these strikes which injured dozens were "proof" that Iran is a threat and was targeting civilians.
US and Israeli strikes in Iran have killed at least 1,500 people, including civilians and children, according to Iran's Health Ministry.
In Israel 18 have been killed, according to officials.
He said it was "due to luck" that no one was injured in these latest strikes, and a "dint of a miracle" that the holy sites in the Old City of Jerusalem were not damaged in a strike on Friday.
Answering questions from reporters, Netanyahu said Israel was "responding with great force, but not on civilians".
He said the US and Israeli attacks have two goals, to "break completely" Iran's nuclear and missile programs, which he claimed they were "well on our way in achieving".
The second he hoped to achieve, he added, was "creating conditions for the Iranian people to overthrow this tyranny", referring to the Iranian regime and a push to change it.
"I think President Trump knows exactly what he's doing, and whatever we do, we do together and as far as possible in confidence," he added.
The World Health Organization has warned the Middle East war has reached a "perilous stage" with strikes around nuclear sites in Iran and Israel - and is calling for maximum restraint.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has posted on X.
If you're just joining us, here's a recap of the latest developments in the Middle East today:
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has visited Dimona and Arad, in southern Israel where Iranian strikes hit overnight. He says the nuclear reactor in Dimona is safe.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has visited Dimona and Arad, in southern Israel where Iranian strikes hit overnight.
Mr Netanyahu told the ABC that the nuclear reactor in Dimona was safe.
Iran said it targeted the area after its Natanz nuclear enrichment site was attacked, which Israel denied responsibility for.
This visit comes after rumours swirled online that he had died and all appearances had been AI.
On Thursday, he began an address at a press conference by saying "I am alive".
Critical infrastructure and energy facilities in the Middle East could be "irreversibly destroyed" should Iranian power plants be targeted, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments posted on X on Sunday.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned that Iranian power plants would be targeted if the Strait of Hormuz is not "fully open" within 48 hours.
Qalibaf said regional infrastructure would become "legitimate targets" should Iran's facilities be hit, and that its retaliation would increase the price of oil for a while.
Reporting with Reuters
We are getting images from Tel Aviv, where Israeli soldiers have been inspecting the site of a damaged building following barrages of Iranian missiles.