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Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, France Calls for UN Meeting

Israeli forces have captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest push into the country in decades, while France has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to address Israel's operations in Lebanon. This strategic capture comes as Israel continues its military advancements in the region.

31 May, 00:27 — 31 May, 15:56
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ReutersVery High14h ago

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah - Reuters

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah  Reuters

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APVery High16h ago

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in 26 years - AP News

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in 26 years  AP News

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BBCHigh14h ago

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.

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NYTMostly Factual11h ago

Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation

The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.

By Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer

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bloombergHigh14h ago

Israel Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon, Deepening Incursion - Bloomberg.com

Israel Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon, Deepening Incursion  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High15h ago

Israel captures Crusader castle in deepening Lebanon push

Seizure of 12th-century hilltop fortress comes as Israeli forces intensify offensive against Hizbollah

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le-mondeHigh17h ago

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, escalates Lebanon ground operation

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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The GuardianMostly Factual18h ago

Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the US Israeli troops have captured a mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter of a century. The capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members in the rugged area....

By Hayden Vernon

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NPRHigh12h ago

Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

By Greg Myre

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual12h ago

Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?

Analysts say Israel is effectively expanding its area of military control northward towards the Zahrani River.

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cbcHigh12h ago

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in a quarter-century

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 Sunday.

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DWHigh12h ago

Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push

Israeli troops have captured the strategically important Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after heavy clashes with Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Trump has toughened the terms for a deal to end the war with Iran. DW has more.

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France 24High12h ago

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?

The Israeli army has taken control of Beaufort castle in Southern Lebanon, crossing over the Litani river, which they had been using as a de facto boundary. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the operation a "dramatic shift" in the Israeli offensive in Lebanon. The Israeli army now has declared all land between the Litani and Zaharani River a conflict zone. Details by Caroline Baum.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual20h ago

Israel captures strategic Lebanon castle after days of fighting despite ceasefire

Israeli troops have captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest incursion in over 26 years. This territorial gain occurred despite an existing ceasefire, with forces advancing near Nabatiyeh to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. The operation aims to eliminate perceived threats to Israeli civilians.

By TOI WORLD DESK

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haaretzMostly Factual20h ago

Israeli Military Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Deeper Lebanon Advance - Haaretz

Israeli Military Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Deeper Lebanon Advance  Haaretz

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual15h ago

Inside 900-year-old Beaufort Castle, a strategic ridge captured by Israel in Lebanon

The seizure of the medieval fortress and nearby ridge expands Israel's presence in Lebanon at a time when clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah continue.

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indian-expressMostly Factual17h ago

Deepest incursion in 26 Years: Israeli forces capture strategic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon

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straits-timesMostly Factual18h ago

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah - The Straits Times

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual10h ago

French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon

In an interview with BFMTV, Barrot stated that "Nothing can justify the prolongation of (Israel's) military operations in Lebanon and its increasingly deep occupation of Lebanese territory."

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ndtvMostly Factual11h ago

Medieval Castle Captured In Israel's Deepest Push Into Lebanon In Decades

The capture of Beaufort castle came after days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages where Israeli troops fought Hezbollah members.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual11h ago

France requests emergency UN meeting amid Israeli advance in Lebanon

France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday.

By RFI

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irish-independent16h ago

Israel seizes 900-year-old castle in Lebanon in farthest incursion yet

By Steven Scheer

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DawnMostly Factual16h ago

Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'

Israel’s flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Sunday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped-up ground operations. The Associated Press noted that Israel’s capture of the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon was Israel’s deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. Shelling was audible and smoke rose from the surrounding area as the invading army’s banner was seen by ...

By none@none.com (AFPNews Desk)

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japan-timesMostly Factual17h ago

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said troops had captured the historic strongpoint, which commands sweeping views of south Lebanon, as they expanded their ground operations.

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cyprus-mail17h ago

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual1d ago

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy'

Lebanon's prime minister has accused Israel of pursuing a "scorched-earth policy" in his country's south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations.

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national-uaeMixed20h ago

Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades - The National

Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades  The National

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express-tribuneMostly Factual18h ago

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

France calls UNSC meeting as Israel's military operations and attacks on Southern Lebanon raised alarm

By Reuters

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tempo-englishMostly Factual14h ago

Israel Occupies Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon - Tempo.co English

Israel Occupies Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon  Tempo.co English

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Daily SabahMixed14h ago

UN rebukes Israel over plans to occupy 70% of Gaza Strip

The United Nations has criticized Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to occupy 70% of Gaza, saying the Palestinian territory must remain for its Pa...

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First report: la-repubblica · 30 May, 23:00Full coverage: 64 · 17hWindow: 17h
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la-repubblica30 May, 23:00First to report

“In Libano è strage di bambini”. L’Unicef accusa i raid israeliani dell’Idf

1h later
rte-news31 May, 00:27

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy'

5h later
haaretz31 May, 05:34

Israeli Military Captures Strategic Beaufort Castle in Deeper Lebanon Advance - Haaretz

national-uae31 May, 05:58

Israel captures castle in deepest surge into Lebanon in nearly three decades - The National

Times of India31 May, 06:00

Israel captures strategic Lebanon castle after days of fighting despite ceasefire

1h later
danas31 May, 07:14

Izraelska vojska zauzela strateški položaj u Libanu, najdublji upad u teritoriju u 26 godina

arab-news31 May, 07:24

Israel says planted flag on medieval Beaufort Castle in south Lebanon - Arab News

express-tribune31 May, 07:31

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

The Guardian31 May, 07:55

Middle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

straits-times31 May, 08:10

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah - The Straits Times

cyprus-mail31 May, 08:22

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

die-presse31 May, 08:36

Israel meldet Einnahme der Burg Beaufort im Südlibanon

publico31 May, 08:45

Israel anuncia controlo do Castelo de Beaufort no sul do Líbano

indian-express31 May, 08:54

Deepest incursion in 26 Years: Israeli forces capture strategic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon

japan-times31 May, 09:00

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation

orf31 May, 09:02

Israel meldet Einnahme von Burg Beaufort

mkd-mk31 May, 09:02

Израелската војска зазеде стратешка позиција во Либан, најдлабок упад на територијата во последните 26 години

le-monde31 May, 09:02

Israel plants flag on medieval castle, escalates Lebanon ground operation

aktualne-cz31 May, 09:11

Izraelská armáda pronikla na jihu Libanonu nejhlouběji od roku 2000

tagesschau31 May, 09:17

Israel meldet Einnahme der Burg Beaufort im Südlibanon

AP31 May, 09:21

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in 26 years - AP News

n1-bih31 May, 09:43

Izraelska vojska zauzela tvrđavu Beaufort na jugu Libana

Dawn31 May, 09:48

Israel captures Lebanon's medieval Beaufort Castle in 'deepest incursion in 26 years'

delo31 May, 09:55

Izraelska vojska zasedla strateško pomembno trdnjavo na jugu Libanona

irish-independent31 May, 10:00

Israel seizes 900-year-old castle in Lebanon in farthest incursion yet

el-mundo31 May, 10:00

Israel captura el estratégico castillo de Beaufort en el sur del Líbano

hindustan-times31 May, 10:25

Inside 900-year-old Beaufort Castle, a strategic ridge captured by Israel in Lebanon

nrk31 May, 10:35

Frankrike ber om krisemøte i FNs sikkerhetsråd om Libanon

vg31 May, 10:36

Frankrike ber om ekstraordinært møte i FNs sikkerhetsråd om Libanon

FT31 May, 10:49

Israel captures Crusader castle in deepening Lebanon push

aftonbladet31 May, 11:08

Frankrike kräver akutmöte i FN:s säkerhetsråd

newsbeast31 May, 11:10

Επείγουσα σύγκληση του Συμβουλίου Ασφαλείας ζητεί η Γαλλία, με φόντο την κατάληψη του μεσαιωνικού κάστρου Μποφόρ

Reuters31 May, 11:13

Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah - Reuters

BBC31 May, 11:15

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

bloomberg31 May, 11:18

Israel Expands Ground Operations in Lebanon, Deepening Incursion - Bloomberg.com

le-figaro31 May, 11:22

Liban : la prise de la forteresse de Beaufort est un «tournant décisif», selon Netanyahou

svenska-dagbladet31 May, 11:24

Frankrike kräver akutmöte om Libanon

dagbladet31 May, 11:29

- Det vil ta tid, men vi vil ta mer

Daily Sabah31 May, 11:52

UN rebukes Israel over plans to occupy 70% of Gaza Strip

tempo-english31 May, 12:04

Israel Occupies Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon - Tempo.co English

aktuality-sk31 May, 12:40

Izraelský premiér označuje dobytie hradu Beaufort za zlom v bojoch s Hizballáhom

naftemporiki31 May, 12:51

Νετανιάχου για κατάληψη του κάστρου Μποφόρ στον Λίβανο: «Επιστρέψαμε πιο δυνατοί από ποτέ»

luxemburger-wort31 May, 13:06

Wie eine mittelalterliche Festung in der modernen Kriegsführung Bedeutung hat

balkan-web31 May, 13:06

Konflikti në Liban, Franca kërkon takim urgjent të Këshillit të Sigurimit

telex31 May, 13:07

Az izraeli hadsereg többnapos harc után elfoglalt egy 900 éves keresztes várat Libanonban

DW31 May, 13:17

Middle East: Israel captures key fortress amid Lebanon push

naharnet31 May, 13:19

Netanyahu says capturing Beaufort a 'dramatic shift' in Lebanon offensive - Naharnet

NPR31 May, 13:33

Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

la-vanguardia31 May, 13:37

Beaufort, símbolo de las cruzadas y nueva pieza clave en la ofensiva israelí en Líbano

Al Jazeera31 May, 13:39

Israeli forces push past Lebanon’s Litani River: How significant is it?

klix-ba31 May, 13:40

Francuska traži hitan sastanak Vijeća sigurnosti UN-a zbog izraelskog zauzimanja tvrđave Beaufort u Libanu

nzz31 May, 13:45

Israel weitet die Bodenoffensive in Südlibanon aus und besetzt die historische Burg Beaufort

cbc31 May, 13:45

Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into the country in a quarter-century

France 2431 May, 14:00

What is Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, and why have Israeli forces captured it?

jutarnji-list31 May, 14:01

Netanyahu kaže da je naredio vojsci da se probije dalje u Libanon

faz31 May, 14:03

Beaufort-Festung erobert: Ein strategischer Erfolg für Israel in Südlibanon

delfi-lt31 May, 14:10

Prancūzija ragina sušaukti skubų JT posėdį dėl Izraelio veiksmų Libane

yle-uutiset31 May, 14:10

Israel nosti lippunsa salkoon Libanonissa – Asiantuntijan mukaan kyseessä on sotilasmiehitys

der-standard31 May, 14:16

Israel rückt im Libanon so weit vor, wie seit 26 Jahren nicht mehr

rfi-english31 May, 14:36

France requests emergency UN meeting amid Israeli advance in Lebanon

ndtv31 May, 14:38

Medieval Castle Captured In Israel's Deepest Push Into Lebanon In Decades

iefimerida31 May, 14:58

Η Γαλλία ζητά επείγουσα σύγκληση του Συμβουλίου Ασφαλείας του ΟΗΕ για τον Λίβανο -Οι IDF κατέλαβαν μεσαιωνικό φρούριο-σύμβολο

NYT31 May, 14:59

Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation

jerusalem-post31 May, 15:56Latest update

French Foreign Minister calls for UNSC 'emergency meeting' over Israel's operations in Lebanon