Israel Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army captured the historic Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest incursion into the country. The move prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council called by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. But, says France 24’s Philip Turle, the castle’s capture is largely symbolic, with little strategic importance, while it remains unclear if Israel is currently winning its battle with Hezbollah.
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Read full article →IDF takes Lebanon Crusader-era castle during deepest incursion into country
The capture of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, came after days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages
By Bassem Mroue,Kareem Chehayeb and Melanie Lidman
Read full article →Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
A truce to halt the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began on 17 April but has never been observed.
Read full article →UN to meet on Lebanon after Israel took over Beaufort castle
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Lebanon after Israel’s military took over Beaufort castle, escalating the conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/un-to-meet-on-lebanon-after-israel-took-over-beaufort-castle/
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