Israel Captures Medieval Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Operations Israeli forces captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and the strategic ridge surrounding it in southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026, according to military statements. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the move and ordered the military to expand its ground maneuver in Lebanon, officials said. The medieval castle, also known as Qalaat al-Chakif, was previously used by Israel as a base during its two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon that ended in 2000, according to reports from multiple outlets [1][2][3]. The capture of the fortress and ridge deepens Israel’s footprint beyond…

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