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'Medieval fortresses are regaining their military role in the Middle East'

Le Monde (English) · Jun 14, 2026, 11:34 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The recent reoccupation of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon by Israel echoes the militarization of centuries-old citadels during Syria's long war, historian Jean-Pierre Filiu observes in his column.

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'Medieval fortresses are regaining their military role in the Middle East'

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