Macron calls emergency meeting of UN Security Council after Israel captures castle of Beaufort
The UN Security Council is convening an emergency meeting following Israel's occupation of the historic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon. This escalation follows ongoing violations of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah.
Why it matters
The expansion of military operations in Lebanon threatens to further destabilize the Middle East and risks a wider regional conflict.
THE UN SECURITY Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday on the fighting in Lebanon after Israel’s military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort in Lebanese territory .
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