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Historically, its elevated position made it one of the most important defensive strongholds in the region, allowing whoever controlled it to monitor movement across a large area of southern Lebanon. In more recent years, Palestinian
sites protection during armed conflicts. Israel has also damaged [the nearly 1000-year-old Beaufort castle](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/israel-sends-message-beaufort-castle-lebanon), as well as blown up multiple historical buildings in different parts of southern Lebanon in recent
Israel captured it during its 1982 invasion and occupied it until it withdrew from southern Lebanon in 2000.  on Thursday
sites. US President Donald Trump also threatened to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilisation” if it did not accede to Washington’s demands. In retaliation, Iran has attacked Israeli targets and fired missiles at Gulf
Lebanon and Gaza, amid growing speculation in Israel that fighting with Iran could resume if there are no signs of compromise. - **What else is happening in the region?** The United Arab Emirates has blamed