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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, escalates Lebanon ground operation
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Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army's banner was seen above the medieval Beaufort Castle, which Israeli forces famously used as a base during their previous two-decade-long occupation.
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