Israel seizes Beaufort Castle as UN Security Council convenes amid Lebanon escalation
Israel seizes a strategic fortress in southern Lebanon as diplomatic pressure mounts to halt its deepest incursion in years. The Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle on Sunday, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to demand an emergency UN Security Council meeting for today, Monday, while German and British officials warn the advance risks unraveling a fragile ceasefire.
Over 3,370 people have died in Lebanon since March 2, according to UN figures cited by Russia, which joined France in backing the Security Council session. The latest Israeli airstrike killed nine Syrian refugees—including six children—from the same family in the southern town of Adloun on Saturday, Lebanese authorities said, violating a 45-day truce extended on May 17 after US-mediated talks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a "gradual de-escalation" plan to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a State Department official said Sunday. Netanyahu, however, vowed to push deeper into Lebanon, framing the operation as necessary to counter Hezbollah. European leaders reject that justification: Macron called the escalation "unjustifiable," while German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described Israel’s advance as a "serious concern."
The UN Security Council will convene at 15:00 GMT today to address the crisis, with France leading the call for a binding resolution. Meanwhile, Israel’s military faces a domestic manpower crisis, as ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews resist conscription, straining forces already stretched by the Lebanon offensive. Analysts warn the draft dispute could limit Israel’s ability to sustain prolonged operations, even as Netanyahu seeks to avoid alienating Haredi political allies.
Background: The April 17 ceasefire collapsed after Hezbollah launched a cross-border rocket attack on May 28, killing seven Israeli soldiers. Israel responded with airstrikes and ground incursions, marking its largest advance into Lebanon since the 2006 war. The Beaufort castle, a historic Hezbollah stronghold, had been under Israeli control until 2000.
Israel seizes Beaufort Castle as UN Security Council convenes amid Lebanon escalation
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European nations urge Israel to de-escalate in Lebanon France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have called on Israel and Hezbollah to return to their ceasefire agreement, which entered into force on April 17. French President Emmanuel Macron stated that nothing justifies the major escalation in southern Lebanon, while German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed serious concern over Israels military advance. UK Foreign Secretary […]
cphpost · 6 days ago
Middle East live: US pushes Lebanon and Israel on new ceasefire plan, official says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has proposed a plan to allow for "gradual de-escalation," a US official said on Sunday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
france24 · 6 days ago
European leaders condemn Israels deepening incursion into Lebanon France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN security council, after the Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castleEuropean leaders have condemned Israels expanding incursion into Lebanon, after its military captured the medieval Beaufort castle and Israels prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed to push even deeper into the country.Frances president Emmanuel Macron called for an end to fighting, saying nothing justifies the major escalation under way in south Lebanon. The countrys foreign minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, has requested a meeting of the UN security council for Monday. Continue reading...
theguardian · 6 days ago
Israeli strike kills nine Syrian refugees from same family in Lebanon Lebanese authorities said nine Syrian refugees from the same family, including six children, were killed when Israeli warplanes struck their residential house in the southern town of Adloun, marking the latest violation of a fragile ceasefire extended for 45 days beginning May 17 following US-mediated talks.
yenisafak · 6 days ago
Israels military manpower shortage has turned into a crisis! In Israel, "Ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews" who refuse to serve in the military frequently clash with the police. The Israeli army is struggling immensely to address its manpower shortage, while Netanyahu does not want to lose the support of the Haredim. The Israeli army is stuck between the government and the Haredim. On the other hand, the "draft crisis" also reflects the conflict between secular Jews and Ultra-Orthodox Jews. European-origin secular Jews, who are an important link in Israels relationship
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