Israel claims control of strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon The Israeli military said it has taken control of Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon that has featured in several major confrontations si
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31 May 2026 07:26 BST
The Israeli military said it has taken control of Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop fortress in southern Lebanon that has featured in several major confrontations since Israel’s 1982 invasion of the country.
According to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, military sources said efforts are now focused on consolidating control over Beaufort Castle and the surrounding Saluki River area.
The report said “control over these sites was achieved after clashes and heavy fire cover from the ground and air”, as Israel expands operations in southern Lebanon.
Salam’s comments came amid the now-revealed IDF operation of crossing the Litani River, where it successfully secured the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas of southern Lebanon.
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