Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army's banner was seen by AFP above the castle, which Israeli forces famously used as a base during their previous two-decade long occupation.

As part of an offensive operation, the Israeli army intends to regain control of the fortress

The capture of the castle marks a major gain for Israel since the latest Israel-Hezbollah war began in early March.

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in…

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion into the country in more than 26 years and a major territorial gain…

Military says 'planting the flag' is blow to Hezbollah as it expands operations

Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of…

Israeli forces secured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after days of intense clashes with Hezbollah, marking their deepest territorial advance in over 26 years.

The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation aired images showing the Israeli flag and the banner of the Golani Brigade flying above Beaufort Castle shortly after the military announced a…

JERUSALEM, May 31 — Israel’s military said on Sunday its forces were advancing in Lebanon as part of expanded ground operations to strengthen its military position in the south...

JERUSALEM, May 31 (Reuters) - Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance…

Les forces israéliennes avaient utilisé Beaufort comme base pendant leur occupation du sud du Liban, qui a duré deux décennies et s'est terminée en 2000.

Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the US

The Israeli military has captured a strategic, Crusader-era castle in southern Lebanon, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders troops to deepen Israel’s incursion into its…

The Israeli military has captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a site it hasn’t held for 26 years, as it expands its incursion deeper into its neighbor’s…

Israeli army issues new sweeping expulsion order for areas south of Zahrani River, 40km from border

Israeli army issues new sweeping expulsion order to areas south of Zahrani River, 40km from border

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz describes the capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant tactical victory.

Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of…

Plants its flag over the historic castle, which its forces used as a base during the previous occupation ending in 2000.

Israel stepped up its invasion of Lebanon Sunday, raising its flag over the medieval Beaufort Castle and warning residents to evacuate a large swath of the...