Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Israel's military has captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in its offensive against Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the capture as a decisive shift in strategy, aiming to expand Israel's control over areas previously held by Hezbollah. The operation has prompted evacuation warnings for residents in southern Lebanon as Israeli ground forces deepen their incursion beyond the Litani river.
- ▪The Israeli military captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic site in southern Lebanon.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that this operation represents a decisive shift in Israel's military policy against Hezbollah.
- ▪Lebanon's Prime Minister accused Israel of collective punishment in response to the military actions.
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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive22 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSebastian Usher,JerusalemandRobert GreenallReutersIsrael's military says it captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic fort in southern Lebanon The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described as a "decisive shift" in its offensive against Hezbollah.It comes as ground troops move ever deeper into Lebanese territory beyond their original demarcation line of the Litani river.
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