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Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive
Key takeaways
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated its warning to everyone south of the Zahrani river to leave.
- "Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities or means of combat endangers their life," a spokesman said.
- The warning came shortly after the army confirmed it had taken Beaufort Castle, a strategic point on a high ridge above the Litani river.
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Sebastian Usher Jerusalem Reuters Israel's military says it captured Beaufort Castle, a strategic fort in southern Lebanon The Israeli military has increased the zone in southern Lebanon that it has warned residents to evacuate from, as it further expands its ground operations against Hezbollah.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated its warning to everyone south of the Zahrani river to leave.
"Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities or means of combat endangers their life," a spokesman said.
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