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Israel's Bombing of Beaufort Castle Sparks Outrage After 900-Year-Old Historic Site Suffers Heavy Damage

Beaufort Castle, South Lebanon, 1982 (Credit: david55king / Wikimedia Commons)

Israel's bombing of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon has sparked outrage after the 900-year-old fortress, one of the region's most recognisable medieval landmarks, was heavily damaged during Israeli military operations targeting Hezbollah in late May 2026.

According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military confirmed it had captured the site, known locally as Qalaat al-Shaqif, amid an expanded offensive in southern Lebanon, according to statements reported by regional officials and international news agencies.

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