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Israeli troops seize castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years
Key takeaways
- Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon.
- The Israeli military says it has captured Beaufort castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, after days of intense fighting and air strikes in nearby villages.
- The capture is a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
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Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon. (Supplied: X/Avichay Adraee)
The Israeli military says it has captured Beaufort castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, after days of intense fighting and air strikes in nearby villages.
The capture is a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.
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