Jerusalem, June 2, 2026 (AFP) - Israel risks new quagmire in Lebanon

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2026-06-02

Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon. Israeli authorities praised the symbolism of the capture of Beaufort, perched atop a rocky outcrop, as they announced its capture in an assault documented by military drones. Almost 44 years to the day earlier, Israeli forces had seized the same commanding p......

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