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

Is Israel's seizure of Lebanon castle really a 'dramatic shift'?
France 24 Monday 01 June 2026, 09:03 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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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 24’s Philip Turle, the castle’s capture is largely symbolic, with little strategic importance, while it remains unclear if Israel is currently winning its battle with Hezbollah.

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 24’s Philip Turle, the castle’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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