Netanyahu vows to expand Israel’s grip on Lebanon after deepest incursion in 26 years

Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River and captured a strategic mountain in Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in 26 years.

Israeli forces have captured a strategic site in Lebanon across the Litani River, marking Israel’s deepest incursion into the country in 26 years.

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The capture of Beaufort Ridge, the site of a medieval castle, comes after days of intense fighting in southern Lebanon, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Sunday the seizure marks a “dramatic change” in Israeli strategy.

The advance comes despite hopes of a U.S.-brokered plan to forge a renewed peace between the two countries, after Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington Friday. Strikes have continued despite a nominal, month-old ceasefire agreement, which Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching.