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Israeli Army Captures Strategic Position in Lebanon, Deepest Incursion in 26 Years
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Israeli Army Captures Strategic Position in Lebanon, Deepest Incursion in 26 Years

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Israeli army has captured a strategic position in southern Lebanon, marking its deepest incursion into Lebanese territory in 26 years.
  • The capture of the Beaufort Castle followed days of intense fighting and airstrikes against Hezbollah positions.
  • This operation proceeded despite an ongoing ceasefire that began on April 17.

The Israeli military announced on Friday that its forces have seized a strategically significant position in southern Lebanon, representing the deepest advance into Lebanese territory by Israeli troops in 26 years. The operation involved capturing the Beaufort Castle, located near the town of Nabatiyeh.

The capture followed several days of sustained combat and aerial bombardment targeting areas around the castle, where Israeli forces engaged with Hezbollah fighters. This military action occurred despite a ceasefire that has been in effect since April 17.

Aviฤaj Adrei, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, shared a photograph on social media platform X showing Israeli soldiers in front of the captured castle. Israeli troops had previously occupied the Beaufort Castle in 1982, holding it until their withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000.

In recent days, Israel has escalated its operations within Lebanon, prompting calls for residents in southern areas to evacuate. Neither Hezbollah nor the Lebanese government has officially commented on the Israeli military's territorial gains.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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