Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push
Key takeaways
- Israeli troops have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after heavy clashes with Hezbollah.
- France's foreign minister requests an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israel's announcement
- Donald Trump claims Iran has agreed not to have nuclear weapons
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Israeli troops have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after heavy clashes with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Trump has toughened the terms for a deal to end the war with Iran. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5EZ8VIsrael's incursion into Lebanon is the deepest in 26 years Image: Israel Defense Forces/Handout/Xinhua/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Israel says its troops have captured the strategic Beaufort fortress in southern Lebanon after clashes with Iran-backed militants Hezbollah
France's foreign minister requests an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council after Israel's announcement