Content overview: “Israel’s Strategic Shift: Forces Capture Historical Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon”. In a significant escalation of its offensive, the Israeli army has seized control of Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon. By crossing the Litani River, which previously served as a de facto boundary, Israeli forces have signaled a major advancement in their military operations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has characterized this development as a "dramatic shift" in the ongoing offensive against targets in the region.
The Israeli military has officially declared all territory between the Litani and Zaharani Rivers as a conflict zone. This move places the historic Crusader-era fortress at the center of a new tactical front. As operations intensify, the capture of this strategic high ground marks a critical milestone in the changing geography of the conflict in Lebanon. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.