Netanyahu said Israeli forces captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon and ordered expanded operations against Hezbollah. He called it a strategic victory, while fighting continues amid regional tensions and international concern.

Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop.

"I remind you that, 44 ​years ago, this place was a symbol of a heroic battle by our fighters, but it was also a symbol of deep division among us," he ​said. "Today, we returned to Beaufort differentl...