Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah

(Reuters/Al Arabiya) 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. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the troops will remain in Beaufort as part of Israel’s security zone in Lebanon. It comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting school closures and restrictions. – Israel troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon push against Hezbollah