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Israeli troops have seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the troops will remain in Beaufort as part of Israel’s security zone in LebanonIt comes after Saturday, one of the heaviest days of Hezbollah fire toward northern Israel since the April ceasefire, prompting school closures and restrictions.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The operation, the military said, was focused on establishing control of the Beaufort Ridge and the Wadi al-Saluki area, while degrading the Hezbollah militia and its infrastructure on the ridge established under Iranian direction.One Israeli soldier was killed, the military said.There were no immediate comments from Lebanon or from Hezbollah.The capture of the medieval castle and ridge deepen
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