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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Ana Trenas

The Historic Medieval Beaufort Castle Falls As Israel Widens Its Military Campaign In Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah and Amal flags on the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, 2003, three years after the IDF left Lebanon (Credit: CHABAUX/Wikimedia Commons)

Israel has captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in its military campaign against Hezbollah as fighting along the border region continues to intensify.

The seizure of the medieval fortress comes as Israeli forces push further into Lebanese territory and widen evacuation zones for civilians. Israeli leaders have described the operation as a major strategic and symbolic achievement, while Lebanese officials have accused Israel of carrying out a destructive campaign that is worsening an already fragile humanitarian situation.

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