Israeli forces blow up structures near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces conducted large-scale explosions near the UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, claiming to dismantle Hezbollah tunnel infrastructure. These actions occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire, causing significant shockwaves in nearby residential areas.
Why it matters
The destruction of infrastructure near a protected heritage site during an active conflict highlights the fragility of ceasefire agreements and the ongoing humanitarian impact of the regional conflict.
Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on the village of Kfar Tebnit as seen from Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on Thursday [AFP] By Alex Milan Durie Published On 31 Jul 2026 31 Jul 2026 Israeli forces have carried out a series of powerful detonations near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle, as they continue to occupy southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered “ceasefire” agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Friday that the army blew up a tunnel system in the Beaufort area that they claimed formed a key part of Hezbollah’s plan to infiltrate communities in the Galilee.
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