The Israeli army has claimed that it has captured the 900-year-old historic Beaufort Fort and its associated strategic hill located in southern Lebanon. The army says that this area was an important base of Iran-backed Hezbollah and many attacks on Israel were carried out from here. This action has taken place at a time when the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is in force in April. However, even after more than six weeks of the ceasefire, tension remains between the two sides.
According to the Israeli army, the objective of this operation was to gain control over the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki area. The army claimed that Hezbollah had prepared a military structure in this area with the support of Iran. Therefore, during the operation, Hezbollah’s bases and military facilities were targeted.
An Israeli soldier was also killed
An Israeli soldier was also killed in this action. At the same time, there has been no immediate reaction on this matter from the Lebanese government and Hezbollah. This operation was started after the heavy attacks on Saturday. Israel says that on Saturday, Hezbollah launched the most rockets and other attacks on northern Israel since the ceasefire in April. After this, schools were closed in many areas and some restrictions were imposed under security.
According to the Israeli Army, the Beaufort Fort and its surrounding hills are a very important place. From here, a large part of southern Lebanon and northern Israel can be monitored. The army claims that Hezbollah used to attack Israeli cities and military bases from this area. The army said that the launching systems and other military structures present in this area are also being targeted. Israel claims that hundreds of rockets and other weapons were fired towards Israel from here earlier.
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