Beaufort Castle: Israel Hoists Flag over Castle in Southern Lebanon

Why Netanyahu’s invasion of Lebanon is going deeper than it has for decades

For the first time in more than a quarter of a century, the Israeli military has seized control of the strategic Beaufort Castle deep into sovereign Lebanese territory – even though there has been a ceasefire in place in the area, supposedly since April. There are concerns that Israel is actually trying to extend its borders permanently with its boots-on-the-ground occupation down in the south in Gaza, Israeli troops’ presence in Syria, and now …

Beaufort Castle: Israel hoists flag over castle in southern Lebanon

Israel seizes Crusader-era castle in Lebanon

The Israeli military seized Beaufort Castle, a Crusader-era castle in southern Lebanon after days of fierce fighting in the area and as Israel continue to deepen their incursion into Lebanon. CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports.

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Video. Israeli flag raised over Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon

Video. An Israeli flag was seen flying over the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after Israel said its troops had captured the strategic hilltop fortress.