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Israeli forces have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest Israeli military incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century

Israeli forces have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest Israeli military incursion into the country in more than a quarter-century. The fortress, located near the city of Nabatiyeh, was seized after days of airstrikes and intense clashes in nearby villages, where Israeli troops battled fighters from Hezbollah. The development represents a significant escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The current war began on March 2, when Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel two days after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, the group's main backer. Since then, Israel has conducted a ground offensive in southern Lebanon, capturing numerous border towns and villages, while Hezbollah has responded with thousands of missile and drone attacks. The operation took place despite a ceasefire that has technically been in effect since April 17. It also comes just days before a new round of direct talks between Lebanon and Israel is scheduled to begin in Washington on June 2–3. Historic and Strategic Importance Perched on a mountain overlooking the…

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