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

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 a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter…

Israeli Army captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon after intense fighting, marking its deepest incursion in 26 years.

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…

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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…

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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.

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon, in their deepest incursion into the country in decades.

Defense Minister Israel Katz noted that this occurred 44 years after the Israeli army first captured Beaufort Castle in 1982 during Operation Peace for Galilee

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

The seizure of the medieval fortress and nearby ridge expands Israel's presence in Lebanon at a time when clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue. | World News

Defence minister announces seizure of 900-year-old fortress as Israeli forces move beyond Litani river

Israel has taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after a military operation against Hezbollah, IDF Chief Israel Katz said.