Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands invasion of south Lebanon

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Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, expanding their ground offensive beyond the established demarcation zone. This strategic advance, ordered by Defense Minister Israel Katz, deepens Israel's footprint in Lebanon and establishes a new de facto boundary at the Litani River.

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Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, as it expands its ground offensive despite a nominal ceasefire. The capture of the medieval castle and ridge deepens Israeli footprint in the country beyond the demarcation zone known as the "Yellow Line", which it established in April following the ceasefire.

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