Israel seizes strategic castle as it expands south Lebanon invasion

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Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on Sunday, expanding their offensive beyond the established demarcation zone. This advance, ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, follows days of intense fighting with Hezbollah and includes expanded operations north of the Litani River, with the Lebanese health ministry reporting thousands killed since early March.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/31/2026 - 09:44 Israeli army issues new sweeping expulsion order to areas south of Zahrani River, 40km from border Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on 31 May 2026 (Israeli Military/Handout via Reuters) Off 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 no

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