Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Summary
The Israeli army captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest military move into Lebanon in 26 years. This comes after intense fighting with Hezbollah and recent airstrikes in the area, despite a ceasefire in place since April.Key Facts
- Israeli forces took control of Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress in southern Lebanon near Nabatiyeh.
- The castle has a long history dating back to the 1100s and has been important in past conflicts between Israel and Lebanon.
- Israel last held the castle from 1982 until its withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000.
- The Israeli military expanded its operations by crossing the Litani River, which previously acted as a boundary.
- Hezbollah has attacked Israeli troops and military vehicles near the border in recent days.
- Since March, more than 3,300 people have died in Lebanon, including civilians and fighters.
- The Israeli army has lost 25 soldiers since early March, including one killed by a Hezbollah drone near the border.
- US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran to prevent nuclear weapon development amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
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