Israeli forces say they have uncovered an extensive Hezbollah underground complex beneath the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, describing it as a major command-and-control center built with Iranian support and used by the militant group during the ongoing conflict.
The announcement comes just days after Israeli troops seized the medieval fortress, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif, in what military officials described as Israel's deepest ground incursion into Lebanon in more than 26 years. The castle, perched on a strategic ridge overlooking southern Lebanon and northern Israel, has long been considered one of the most important military positions in the region.
