Israeli forces carried out a series of powerful detonations near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, focusing attention on an area surrounding one of the country’s best-known historic landmarks. Israel said the action was aimed at Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure, while reports from the ground described blasts close to the UNESCO-listed fortress.
The explosions come as Israeli troops continue to occupy parts of southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire brokered by the United States. That ongoing military presence has kept tensions high in the border region, where any major operation can quickly raise fears of renewed escalation.
According to Israel’s account, the demolitions were part of efforts to destroy underground routes linked to Hezbollah. At the same time, the location of the blasts has drawn scrutiny because Beaufort Castle is a prominent heritage site and a symbolically important hilltop position in southern Lebanon.
The incident underlines how fragile the ceasefire remains and how military activity is still affecting areas with both strategic and cultural importance. Blasts near Beaufort Castle are likely to intensify concern over the risks facing historic sites as operations continue in southern Lebanon.
