What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it?

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Israeli forces announced on Sunday the capture of the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon amid an expanded offensive against Hezbollah. The medieval fortress, strategically overlooking the Litani River and surrounding areas, offers Israeli troops a significant observation point and tactical advantage against Hezbollah, according to Israeli officials and Al Jazeera reporting.

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The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.

What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it?

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