Israeli Troops Capture Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after days of airstrikes and intense fighting with Hezbollah militants, marking the deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 26 years. Troops raised their flag over the Crusader-era fortress, which is located near the city of Nabatiyeh. Evacuation orders for civilians in southern Lebanon have been issued by Israeli forces.
Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after days of airstrikes and intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. The capture marked the deepest Israeli incursion into Lebanon in more than 26 years. Beaufort Castle, a Crusader-built fortress located near the city of Nabatiyeh, was occupied by Israel during its two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon, according to France24. Israeli forces raised their flag over the castle following its capture. Evacuation orders for civilians in southern Lebanon have been issued by Israeli troops. According to TASS, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the capture occurred 44 years after the Israeli army first took control of the castle in 1982. The Hindu reported that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described the capture as a 'dramatic shift' in the Lebanon offensive. The capture of Beaufort Castle occurred despite a ceasefire in place since April.
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