What is Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle that Israel has captured and why does this fortress matter?

Описание: Over the weekend, Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle, a historic fortress perched atop a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon. The seizure marks Israel's deepest military push into Lebanon in more than 25 years and has triggered concern among regional and European leaders. For Israel, the capture is being projected as both a military achievement and a symbolic victory. For Lebanon, it represents a further expansion of Israeli military presence despite a ceasefire that has technically been in place since April. But where exactly is Beaufort Castle and why does its capture matter? Samah Qundeel explains.
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