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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, escalates Lebanon ground operation
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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, escalates Lebanon ground operation

Le Monde (English) · May 31, 2026, 9:02 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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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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