### [2026-05-31](/feed/2026/05/31/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# Israeli forces capture the Beaufort medieval castle in Nabatieh Governorate, Lebanon, during a ground offensive despite a temporary ceasefire. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via DW](https://www.dw.com/en/israel-seizes-strategic-castle-in-lebanon-in-deep-incursion/video-77366946)
2. [BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep04kzz5wo)
3. [NPR](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/31/g-s1-125056/israel-seizes-medieval-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon)

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