Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

The Israeli military says everyone south of the Zahrani river should leave, after it captured the strategic Beaufort Castle.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated its warning to everyone south of the Zahrani river to leave.

"Anyone present near Hezbollah elements, facilities or means of combat endangers their life," a spokesman said.

The warning came shortly after the army confirmed it had taken Beaufort Castle, a strategic point on a high ridge above the Litani river.

Every day is bringing a new expansion in Israel's war against Hezbollah.