Israeli soldier killed near Beaufort Castle, symbol of past occupation of Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has been killed and multiple more were injured as the Israel Defense Forces holds onto a historic fort in Lebanon that has become a symbol of the country’s previous occupations.
TL;DR
- An Israeli soldier died and three others were injured in a Hezbollah drone attack near Beaufort Castle in Lebanon.
- Israel recently captured Beaufort Castle, a historic fort symbolizing past occupations, raising its flag on Sunday.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his directive is to deepen and expand Israel's hold on areas previously under Hezbollah's control.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz noted the Israeli flag's return to peaks overlooking Galilee towns after 26 years.
- Hezbollah condemned the occupation of the national archaeological site.
- President Trump announced a ceasefire agreement, stating no Israeli troops would go to Beirut and Hezbollah agreed to stop shooting.
- Netanyahu warned of striking terror targets in Beirut if Hezbollah does not cease attacking Israeli cities and citizens.
- The Israeli army announced plans to expand ground operations in the Beaufort Ridge region.
- The fallen soldier was identified as Staff Sgt. Adam Tzarfati, aged 20.