Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history
Perched above the Litani River, Beaufort has long been the region's strategic keystone.
Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history
Perched above the Litani River, Beaufort has long been the region's strategic keystone. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
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Israel captures Crusader castle in Lebanon push
Seizure of 12th-century hilltop fortress comes as Israeli prime minister orders expanded offensive against Hizbollah
What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, and why has Israel captured it?
The fortress, a historical battleground, is playing a central role in Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah.
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