Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years
Israeli forces have captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. This military operation complicates ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran. Experts suggest the capture is largely symbolic, yet it poses challenges for Hezbollah and the region's stability.
- ▪Israeli troops have made their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 26 years by capturing Beaufort Castle.
- ▪The Israeli Defense Forces are pushing towards the Zaharani River, expanding their control in the region.
- ▪The French foreign minister has called for an emergency UN security council meeting to address Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
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Israeli ground forces conducting a military operation in the Beaufort Ridge, southern Lebanon. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenIsraeli ground forces conducting a military operation in the Beaufort Ridge, southern Lebanon. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockLebanonIsrael seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 yearsExperts say capture is largely symbolic, but it complicates efforts to extent ceasefire between US and IranLorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem and agenciesSun 31 May 2026 12.18 EDTFirst published on Sat 30 May 2026 22.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIsraeli troops have captured a clifftop castle as they made their deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than 26 years, further shattering a nominal US-brokered ceasefire and complicating…
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