Avichay Adraee
IDF Arabic language spokesman
Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Jun 13
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuation of 20–24 towns, Hezbollah launches drone attacks on north
The Israeli military told residents of more than 20 southern Lebanese villages to leave immediately on Saturday, then bombarded the area with airstrikes and artillery, while Hezbollah drones crossed into northern Israel.
- May 31
Israel captures Crusader castle Beaufort in deepest Lebanon push in 26 years, expert calls it a 'turning point'
Israeli troops have captured the strategically vital Crusader-era Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in over a quarter-century and drawing sharp international condemnation as a US-brokered ceasefire unravels.
- May 31
Israel Seizes Crusader Castle Beaufort in Deepest Lebanon Incursion Since 2000, Complicating Iran Truce Talks
Israeli forces seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking their deepest incursion into the country in over a quarter-century and threatening to unravel a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
- May 31
Israel seizes Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, raising flag as France demands emergency UN Security Council session
Israeli forces have captured the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, crossing the Litani River and raising their flag over the strategic Crusader fortress, prompting France to demand an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- May 31
Israeli forces seize Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon push since 2000, triggering UN Security Council emergency session
Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking their deepest incursion into the country since withdrawing in 2000 and prompting France to call an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- May 31
Israel seizes 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon incursion in 26 years, defying ceasefire
Israeli troops have captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into the country in more than a quarter century and expanding operations against Hezbollah despite a nominal ceasefire.
- May 31
Israel Expands Lebanon Ground Offensive, Captures Beaufort Castle Despite Ceasefire
Israeli forces crossed the Litani River and seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, expanding a ground offensive that both Israel and Hezbollah say is a response to violations of the fragile April 17 ceasefire.