politics
European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon
France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN security council, after the Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle
TL;DR
- European leaders condemn Israel's military incursion into southern Lebanon.
- France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- The Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to deepen the country's hold in Hezbollah-controlled areas.
- Israel claims to be targeting Hezbollah, which has a political presence in southern Lebanon and has fired missiles into northern Israel.
- Lebanon's prime minister accuses Israel of implementing a policy of total destruction.
- Some experts question the strategic significance of capturing Beaufort castle, suggesting it's a public relations move.
- Talks between Israel and Lebanon are set to continue, but Hezbollah is not participating.