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Israel captures Crusader castle in Lebanon push

Israel seized a 12th-century hilltop fortress as the prime minister ordered expanded operations against Hizbollah.
WHO: Israel
WHAT: Seized a 12th-century hilltop Crusader fortress
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: The seizure came as the Israeli prime minister ordered expanded offensive operations against Hizbollah.
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