Israeli Forces Capture Historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli ground forces seized the strategic, Crusader-era Beaufort Castle on May 31, 2026, marking the deepest IDF incursion into Lebanese territory since 1982. Prime Minister Netanyahu described the capture as a 'dramatic shift' that secures high-ground advantages over the Litani River. The offensive killed at least six people in the surrounding area and forced thousands to evacuate as Israeli troops moved toward the outskirts of Nabatieh, effectively ending the previous ceasefire buffer zone.
Date: May 31, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Displaced: 25,000
Source: The Guardian