Israel captures Lebanon's Beaufort Castle: Everything to know about its history and strategic importance

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…

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

Military says Golani, Givati, 7th Brigade and other forces crossed the Litani in a broad operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure around the strategic ridge

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…

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 (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…

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 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…

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.

Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.

Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon and raise their flag over Beaufort Castle, a strategic fortress. France condemns the move and demands a UN Security Council meeting.

Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote on X that they raised an Israeli flag over the castle.

Israeli troops have captured Beaufort castle in Lebanon, built in Crusader times – and a symbol of Israel's advancement deeper into Lebanese territory. Israeli forces have used it…

Netanyahu announces capture of Beaufort Castle as a significant turning point in Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.