Israeli forces strike militants near strategic Beaufort stronghold VIDEO

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it had killed two armed militants near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon during ongoing military operations, releasing footage of the strike involving both ground and aerial assets.

In a statement, the military said the incident occurred during an assault on a ridge near the historic fortress, where Israeli troops identified the militants at a distance of approximately 150 meters from their positions, Caliber.Az reports.

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“During the assault on the ridge in close proximity to Beaufort Castle, IDF forces identified two armed militants approximately 150 meters from their positions. As a result of a rapid operational cycle closure (timely engagement of the target), a tank from the Golani Brigade combat team struck the militants, after which Israeli Air Force UAV operators attacked and eliminated them,” the IDF said.

The military said the operation involved coordination between a tank unit from the Golani Brigade and Israeli Air Force drone operators, who carried out a follow-up strike.

The announcement follows an earlier statement by the IDF that its forces had taken control of Beaufort Castle, a prominent hilltop position in southern Lebanon.

According to the military, the site holds both strategic and symbolic importance. The Crusader-era fortress, situated on elevated terrain near the Litani River and overlooking the Galilee Panhandle, provides extensive visibility over the surrounding area.

The IDF said control of Beaufort has long been regarded within Israel’s security establishment as a key asset for monitoring activity and countering potential threats to northern communities.

By Tamilla Hasanova