Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to advance deeper into Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in the capture of the Crusader-built Beaufort castle, a strategically important location.
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday following a resurgence of strikes in Lebanon that killed 47 people, according to Lebanese authorities, straining the interim deal signed between Tehran and Washington to end the Middle East conflict.
On June 19, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon following deadly exchanges that left at least 20 people dead in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responded with a threatening statement.
On Friday, Israeli military conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, resulting in 18 fatalities according to local authorities, while Israel confirmed the deaths of four of its soldiers.
On June 19, Israel’s military struck targets throughout southern Lebanon, leading to intense fighting with Hezbollah, as tensions rise amid the fallout between the US and Iran over their recent agreement.
