Israeli troops seize strategic castle in Lebanon during deepest incursion in decades
Summary
Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic site in southern Lebanon, after heavy fighting with Hezbollah militants. This is the deepest Israeli incursion into Lebanon in over 25 years and comes amid ongoing conflict that began in early March.Key Facts
- Israeli forces took control of Beaufort Castle near Nabatiyeh, Lebanon.
- The seizure followed days of airstrikes and battles with Hezbollah fighters.
- The conflict began when Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
- Israel has captured many villages near the Lebanon border during this ground invasion.
- Hezbollah has responded with thousands of missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets.
- A ceasefire has been nominally in place since April 17, but fighting continues.
- French officials called for a UN Security Council meeting to discuss Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.
- Beaufort Castle is an old fortress with historical military importance, recently protected by UNESCO during the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war.
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