Israeli forces seized the Crusader-era stronghold after days of clashes with Hezbollah and are now within 5km of the city of Nabatiyeh. Senior officers warned a sudden political halt could leave forces exposed deep inside Lebanon
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Israeli forces seized the Crusader-era stronghold after days of clashes with Hezbollah and are now within 5km of the city of Nabatiyeh. Senior officers warned a sudden political halt could leave forces exposed deep inside Lebanon
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08:34 AM • May 31 2026 IDT
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon and intend to remain there until further notice, the military said Sunday, signaling a shift from previous operations in the area that were temporary.
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