Israeli forces capture historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon for first time in 26 years
Israeli forces have captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon for the first time in 26 years, using white phosphorus smoke as cover. The ancient hilltop fort, originally captured by Crusaders nearly 1,000 years ago, holds deep symbolic significance for Lebanese people as it evokes memories of the Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon that ended in 2000. The conquest represents a major escalation and psychological blow, with the castle serving as both a strategic military position and a powerful national symbol.
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'A shock to all Lebanese': Israel sends a message as it takes ancient fort
The ancient hilltop fort, captured nearly 1,000 years earlier by Crusaders, still offered the same sweeping panoramic views of south Lebanon and the Litani River
Out of the fog rose an Israeli flag, and the castle, for the first time in 26 years, was once again conquered
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