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Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. But, says France 24โ€™s Philip Turle, the castleโ€™s capture is largely

Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'?
France 24 โ€” 1 June 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on Sunday, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. But, says France 24โ€™s Philip Turle, the castleโ€™s capture is largely symbolic, with little strategic importance, while it remains unclear if Israel is currently winning its battle with Hezbollah.

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