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IDF Captures Beaufort Castle in Deep Southern Lebanon Incursion

May 31, 2026 12:04 PM CT Nabatiyeh, Lebanon ground-operation,lebanon-conflict,hezbollah,idf,escalation

Summary

Israeli Defense Forces executed a ground operation to seize Beaufort Castle, marking the deepest incursion into southern Lebanon in over 25 years. This strategic capture near Nabatiyeh signals a significant escalation in the ground war against Hezbollah, potentially altering the tactical landscape in the region. The operation demonstrates Israel's intent to secure high-ground positions previously held by proxy forces.

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Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in the deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century, the military said on Sunday. The taking of Beaufort Castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of air strikes ...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Captured Beaufort Castle following days of air strikes in a deep incursion into southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah NEUTRAL

Lost control of the strategic Beaufort Castle position to Israeli forces.

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