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Israel laid siege to an 889-year-old castle. Here's why that matters
Key takeaways
- The operation at Beaufort Castle, also known locally by its Arabic name Qal'at al-Shaqif , occurred within 10 kilometres of the Israeli border and near the city of Nabatiyeh.
- It came after days of fighting and air strikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought members of terror organisation Hezbollah.
- Israeli Defense Forces soldiers stormed Lebanon's Beaufort Castle during the sunset hours.
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The operation at Beaufort Castle, also known locally by its Arabic name Qal'at al-Shaqif , occurred within 10 kilometres of the Israeli border and near the city of Nabatiyeh.
It came after days of fighting and air strikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought members of terror organisation Hezbollah.
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