News · 1 June 2026

Israel's army captures castle, pushes deeper into Lebanon

Israeli troops have pushed deeper into southern Lebanon, capturing a key castle and marking their deepest move into the country in over 26 years. The Israeli military seized Beaufort Castle on Sunday, a strategic fort that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a 'decisive shift' in their fight. This expansion goes beyond the Litani River, with troops now moving towards the Zahrani River.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 June 2026 at 6:44

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