Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah
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- •Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026, marking their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over 26 years.
- •The castle, a historic Crusader-era fortress, has changed hands multiple times throughout history and was previously held by Israel from 1982 to 2000.
- •The capture occurred amid a nominal ceasefire in place since April 17, 2026, and just days before Lebanon-Israel talks were set to resume in Washington.
- •International reactions varied, with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker and France condemning Israel’s actions, while Israel vowed to maintain control of the strategically vital fortress.
- •Israeli forces have expanded operations across the Litani River, designating a large area as a combat zone and urging civilians to evacuate cities like Nabatiyeh and Tyre.
In a significant escalation of the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israeli troops have captured the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest military incursion into the country in over 26 years. The announcement was made by the Israeli military on Sunday, May 31, 2026, following days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages. The capture of the Crusader-era fortress, located near the city of Nabatiyeh, represents a major strategic advance for Israel in the latest phase of a war that began on March 2, 2026.
