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What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle that Israel has captured? Why does this fortress matter?
Published on: June 1, 2026, 9:15 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they have been using as a de facto boundary. This marks a significant shift in the country’s offensive against the Hezbollah. The fortress, a remnant of the Crusaders, is considered a strategic site, and was last occupied by the Jewish nation in 2000
