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31/5 2026 #Israeli #troops have #seized the 900-year-old #BeaufortCastle and its #strategic #ridge in southern #Lebanon, the military said, a major ⁠advance against Iran-backed #Hezbollah despite a #ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago #Israel #IDF #ilpol www.rte.ie/news/middle-...

Israeli forces seize strategically important #Crusades era fortress in Lebanon #Evacuation warning for areas south of the Zahrani #River in a move that will expand the buffer zone it has sought to clear in southern #Lebanon . #Sunday 31 May 2026 news.sky.com/story/israel... #COMBAT #ARMY #BATTLE

Israeli forces cross Lebanon’s Litani River and seize 12th century castle Invading Israeli forces have crossed north of Lebanon's Litani River and seized the medieval Beaufort Castle.

Beaufort Castle: Israel hoists flag over castle in southern Lebanon Israeli forces have seized Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a medieval fortress overlooking the country’s south, as part of an expanded offensive against Hezbollah. The takeover, announced on Sunday, marks a significant escalation in the conflict and comes despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that has been repeatedly breached.

Israel’s Netanyahu says capturing Beaufort a ‘dramatic shift’ in Lebanon offensive The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March, and as the two countries that have been in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948 hold direct talks in Washington.

Israeli troops have captured a clifftop castle as they made their deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than 26 years, further shattering a nominal US-brokered ceasefire and complicating efforts to extend the separate truce between the Washington and Tehran. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

#Lebanon, 31 May 2026 Israeli forces have reached the outskirts of the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh and captured the strategic Beaufort Castle despite a ceasefire agreement in place. #NetanyahuWarCriminal #Boycottisrael #TrumpWarCriminal #BoycottUSA

Israeli forces seize strategically important #Crusades era fortress in Lebanon #Evacuation warning for areas south of the Zahrani #River in a move that will expand the buffer zone it has sought to clear in southern #Lebanon . #Sunday 31 May 2026 news.sky.com/story/israel... #COMBAT #ARMY #BATTLE

Israeli Army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years The capture of Beaufort Castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages, where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area

The IDF has captured Beaufort Castle, pushing 40km into Lebanon. Evacuation orders are now active for all areas south of the Zahrani River as the ground offensive rapidly expands. France requests a UN meeting. #News #Lebanon #MiddleEast blazetrends.com/israeli-forc...

Beaufort Castle | Besieged history A 12th-century hilltop castle has emerged as a key strategic flashpoint in Israel’s war with Hezbollah in occupied southern Lebanon

Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

#BREAKING | 🇮🇱🇱🇧 — Israeli troops have captured the strategic Crusader-built Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, as the IDF further expands its ground offensive against Hezbollah. Israeli and Golani flags are now raised on the castle.

Israel seizes strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, issues new evacuation orders Israeli troops have captured Beaufort castle in Lebanon, built in Crusader times – and a symbol of Israel's advancement deeper into Lebanese territory. Israeli forces have used it as a base during its two decade occupation of Lebanon. Israel has called on Lebanese civilians to evacuate yet more towns and villages in the south, as it pushes forward, saying it is fighting Hezbollah. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

Israeli troops seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said, a day after one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting school closures and restrictions. reut.rs/4u5d0oY

Israel laid siege to an 889-year-old castle. Here's why that matters Israel has captured a castle in southern Lebanon in a mountainous military siege that marked Israeli forces' deepest incursion into the country in 26 years.

Israeli army captures strategic Crusader-built castle in Lebanon Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said on Sunday. The taking of Beaufort Castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of air strikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants. The capture marked a major Israeli advance in the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, which began on March 2, when...

Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking the deepest military incursion into the country in 26 years and triggering mandatory civilian evacuations south of the Zahrani River. #Israel #Lebanon #News #WorldNews blazetrends.com/israel-captu...

Israeli troops advancing on medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon — TV As part of an offensive operation, the Israeli army intends to regain control of the fortress

Israel's Golani Brigade raised the flag over Beaufort Castle on May 31, 2026 — the 900-year-old Crusader fortress is now part of Tel Aviv's announced 'security zone'. Deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years. France called for emergency UN Security Council session. Lebanese PM Salam […]

Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon, in their deepest incursion into the country in decades.

🔴 Ground Offensive | 9/10 🇮🇱 🇱🇧 Israeli forces capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon IDF crossed the Litani River and advanced into the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi Saluki area as part of an expanded ground offensive against Hezbollah #Breaking #OSINT #Israel

IOF troops occupied the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in S. Lebanon, the military said on May 31, despite ceasefire announced over six wks ago. The move comes as IOF launched large-scale invasion in S. Lebanon, crossing the Litani River & expanding occupation near Nabatieh.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive https://www.europesays.com/iran/138689/ Every day is bringing a new expansion in Israel’s war against Hezbollah. The latest evacuation warning is the…

#Israel has captured the Beaufort Castle, north of the Litani River in Nabatieh Governorate, occupying it for the first time since 2000, as part of an ongoing expansion in IDF ground operations as part of their invasion of #Lebanon. #LebanonOccupation #Lebanon #WarOnLebanon #CeasefireScam #Israel

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli troops have captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But what is Beaufort Castle, and why does this 900-year-old fortress matter? aje.news/f8waq6

Is Israel seeking free reign from US in Lebanon? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. According to France 24’s correspondent in Jerusalem, it follow reports that “Israel has been very, very intensively asking the US for permission... to allow it to operate with no limitations” across Lebanon.

Israel captures Crusader-era fortress of Beaufort in southern Lebanon — minister Defense Minister Israel Katz noted that this occurred 44 years after the Israeli army first captured Beaufort Castle in 1982 during Operation Peace for Galilee

IDF takes Lebanon Crusader-era castle during deepest incursion into country https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/beaufort-castle-history-lebanon-idf-b2986912.html #Gaza #Ceasefire #GazaGenocide #StandWithPalestine #PalestineWillBeFree

Israel issues more displacement orders in Lebanon, seizes strategic castle Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.

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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation QLAYAA (LEBANON) - Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.

Israel seized Beaufort Castle. An Israeli flag over a Crusader fortress — symbol of their 18-year occupation that ended in humiliation in 2000. Tanks 60km from Beirut. Bulldozers demolishing buildings as they advance. Ceasefire April 16. It has not stopped the invasion. #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEast

Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

Israel raises flag on medieval castle, stepping up Lebanon invasion Israel stepped up its invasion of Lebanon Sunday, raising its flag over the medieval Beaufort Castle and warning residents to evacuate a large swath of the southern part of the cou...

Israel army chief vows to act ‘decisively’ against Hezbollah Israel’s military chief visited forces deployed around Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing to push ahead with the campaign against Hezbollah.“The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated,” Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir told soldiers during the visit, according to a statement issued by the military.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Israeli forces seized the crusader-era castle and the area around it recently, giving the military a strategic toehold it previously occupied for nearly two decades.Israel says it uncovered a tunnel network beneath the castle, saying it was built to give fighters of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometers from Israeli territory.Israel previously overran the fortress during its 1982 invasion of Lebanon, after a prolonged battle

‘A shock to all Lebanese’: Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort <p>Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years bring back memories of occupation of south</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/01/iran-war-live-news-updates-kuwait-missile-drone-attack-us-strikes-iran-radar-sites"><strong>Middle East crisis – live updates</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>When Hussain Alawieh used to take tourists to Beaufort Castle, they would marvel at the view. The ancient hilltop fort, captured nearly 1,000 years earlier by Crusaders, still offered the same sweeping panoramic views of south Lebanon and the Litani River that empires fought over for a millennia.</p><p>On Sunday, the view from the castle was obscured by white phosphorus smoke, the toxic incendiary munition providing a smoke-screen for advancing Israeli soldiers. Out of the fog rose an Israeli flag, and the castle, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/31/israel-pursuing-scorced-earth-policy-says-lebanon-pm-as-more-airstrikes-hit-countrys-south">for the first time in 26 years, was once again conquered</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/isra…

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion in 26 years The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants

Beaufort Castle captured by Israel: Why is the Lebanon fortress important? The Hezbollah troops said that their fighters were still actively battling Israeli troops near Beaufort Castle, describing the situation as a “battle of attrition”

🚨🚨🚨 Israel is threatening to blow up the 12th-century citadel Qalaat al-Shaqif, aka Beaufort Castle, using claims of "tunnels" underneath it (which Lebanon's government has debunked). The citadel sits on a major fault line that triggered a massive earthquake in 1837 legal-agenda.com/%d9%82%d9%84...

Experts say the castle Israel has seized is strategic and represents the deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years: "largely symbolic, the capture also complicates efforts to extent ceasefire between US and Iran" www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Israeli forces have seized Beaufort Castle Lebanon, their deepest ground push in 26 years, but the victory may be short-lived. The capture came after days of fierce clashes with Hezbollah fighters, with Netanyahu ordering troops beyond the Litani River despite a ceasefire still nominally in place.

​Israeli strikes hit areas near Beaufort castle as fighting spreads to Nabatiyeh. IDF issues evacuation orders for over a dozen villages following recent direct talks at the Pentagon. Lebanon officials condemn destruction; fighting intensifies despite international diplomacy.

Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. But, says France 24’s Philip Turle, the castle’s capture is largely symbolic, with little strategic importance, while it remains unclear if Israel is currently winning its battle with Hezbollah.

From Beaufort Castle, Israeli army chief vows 'decisive' action against ... SOUTH LEBANON From Beaufort Castle, Israeli army chief vows 'decisive' action against Hezbollah AFP / By AFP , 05 July 2026 18:40 Add as preferred on Google Add as preferred on Google Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. (Credit: File photo by AFP) Add as preferred on Google Israel's military chief visited forces deployed around Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, vowing to push ahead with the campaign against Hezbollah. "The IDF will continue to operate decisively to remove threats from Lebanese territory and is prepared to transition rapidly to offensive operations should the ceasefire be violated," Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir told soldiers during the visit, according to a statement issued by the military. Israeli forces seized the crusader-era castle and the area around it recently, giving the military a strategic toehold it previously occupied for nearly two decades. Israel says it uncovered a tunnel network beneath the castle, saying it was built to give fighters of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah a fortified strike hub just kilometres from Israeli territory. Israe…

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.

"On Sunday, #Israeli forces seized a symbolic fort in southern #Lebanon, Beaufort castle, a site that has been a military asset for close to a millennium." #FanaticismKills #WhatCeasefire #EndImperialism

Stop this villain! Taking of Crusader-built Beaufort Castle near city of Nabatiyeh, S Lebanon, followed days of airstrikes & intense fighting in villages btw Israeli troops & Hezbollah militants. Deepest incursion into country in >1/4 century. Israeli push came despite ceasefire in place since Apr.

Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said, a major ⁠advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it? The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they had been using as a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a "dramatic shift" in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli army now has declared all land between the Litani and Zaharani River a conflict zone. Details by Caroline Baum.

Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push Israeli troops have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after heavy clashes with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Trump has toughened the terms for a deal to end the war with Iran. DW has more.

In the latest advance, Israeli troops seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and a ​strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said, a day after one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, ​prompting school closures and restrictions.

Israel seizes Crusades-era fortress in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive https://www.europesays.com/iran/139110/ The military has issued an evacuation warning for areas south of Zaharani in a bid to expand a…

What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it? The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.

Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Deepest Lebanon Incursion in 25 Years, Triggering Emergency UN Meeting and International Condemnation Israeli forces seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, May… #Akerix #IA #AI https://akerix.com/article/israel-lebanon-conflict-update