Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon.

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 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

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.

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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

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.

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…

Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century,…

Israeli troops previously held the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle from 1982 until they withdrew from Lebanon in 2000.

Israel raised its flag over the historic Beaufort castle, presenting a fresh challenge to the emerging US-Iran deal to extend the ceasefire in the war.