Israel captures strategic Crusader-built castle as incursion into southern Lebanon deepens

Summary

Israel has captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after days of fierce fighting with Hezbollah.
The castle is a UNESCO-protected medieval fortress that Israel last held 26 years ago.
Israel has deepened its incursion beyond Lebanon’s Litani River in recent days, despite a ceasefire agreed in April.

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The Israeli military has captured the Crasader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a site it hasn’t held for 26 years, as it…

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