Israel Destroys Beaufort Castle Tunnels; Soldier Wounded in Clash
Israeli forces conducted massive detonations using approximately 700 tons of explosives to destroy a Hezbollah command tunnel network near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The blasts resounded across neighboring villages, causing potential structural damage to the historic site. Overnight, an Israeli officer was moderately wounded during a close-quarters encounter with militants. Despite a standing ceasefire, hostilities have escalated as Israel targets what it describes as central command centers for Iran-backed forces.
Date: August 1, 2026
Location: Nabatieh, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: explosion
Severity: HIGH
Source: CBS News