European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon
European leaders have condemned Israel's military incursion into Lebanon, particularly following the capture of Beaufort Castle. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for an end to the fighting, while the UK and Germany have also expressed their concerns. The conflict, which has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, has raised questions about the strategic implications of Israel's actions against Hezbollah.
- ▪Israel's military captured the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.
- ▪French President Emmanuel Macron requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
- ▪The conflict has led to over a million people being displaced and thousands of casualties.
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Images released by the IDF show Israeli forces at the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenImages released by the IDF show Israeli forces at the Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Photograph: Xinhua/ShutterstockLebanonEuropean leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into LebanonFrance has requested an emergency meeting of the UN security council, after the Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castleJonathan YerushalmySun 31 May 2026 21.03 EDTLast modified on Sun 31 May 2026 21.05 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEuropean leaders have condemned Israel’s expanding incursion into Lebanon, after its military captured the medieval Beaufort castle and Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to push even…
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