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Hezbollah Says Israel Faces 'Great Difficulties' Consolidating Grip on Key Castle
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Hezbollah Says Israel Faces 'Great Difficulties' Consolidating Grip on Key Castle

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Hezbollah claims Israeli forces are facing significant difficulties consolidating their hold on the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.
  • The group stated that Israeli troops encountered major challenges in the area surrounding the castle after its capture was announced by Israel.
  • Hezbollah also alleged that the castle was taken under a "dense smoke screen" without Hezbollah fighters being present.

Hezbollah asserted on Monday that Israeli troops are encountering "great difficulties" in solidifying their presence at the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The announcement comes a day after Israel declared its capture of the historic site.

the enemy is facing great difficulties to maintain its forces in the surroundings of the castle

— Hezbollah Operations Roomdescribing the situation at Beaufort Castle

The Lebanese Shiite group's operations room stated that the enemy has faced major challenges since dawn in maintaining its forces around the castle, where they are positioned near the resting area below it. Hezbollah also claimed that the castle was taken without their fighters being present.

under a dense smoke screen

— Hezbollahdescribing how Israeli forces accessed the castle

According to Hezbollah's account, Israeli forces accessed the castle's perimeter "under a dense smoke screen" and by using "hidden paths." This follows previous Israeli attempts to reach Beaufort that were reportedly thwarted by Hezbollah, even after five days of intense airstrikes and artillery bombardments.

utilizing hidden paths

— Hezbollahdescribing how Israeli forces accessed the castle

The 12th-century castle, built by Crusaders, holds significant military value due to its panoramic views of southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Its strategic location above the Litani River has made it a focal point in the ongoing conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had called the occupation of the fortress a "crucial milestone" and a "radical change in policy."

crucial milestone

— Benjamin Netanyahudescribing the occupation of Beaufort Castle
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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