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"The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released bodycam footage on Sunday of the Golani Patrol Forces capturing southern Lebanon's historic Beaufort Castle. Footage shows troops moving through the fortress and entering the castle during the operation. The exact date of the video shared by the IDF could not be independently verified. The Israeli army raised its flag over the castle's strategic high point on Sunday, after announcing it had gained full control of the site. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Israel's capture of the Crusader-era fortress and the strategic ridge overlooking southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Israel previously held control of the historic castle from 1982 until 2000 after the Battle of the Beaufort in the First Lebanon War. The operation comes as a fragile ceasefire remains in effect between Israel and Lebanon, with US-mediated negotiations still ongoing. On Friday, Netanyahu confirmed that the IDF had crossed the Litani River, advancing deeper into southern Lebanon. Israel earlier indicated it intends to establish a 'security zone' inside Lebanese territory, stretching from the border to the Litani River, an area equivalent to around 10% of the country."
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