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Lebanon17 Apr

Lebanese citizen removes Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle

A Lebanese citizen tore down an Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after the area returned to Lebanese control.

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Beaufort Castle, southern Lebanon

Updated

Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:33 UTC

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Synthesis · 3 sources

A Lebanese citizen removed an Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, a symbolic act following the area's return to Lebanese control. The castle, a historic Crusader fortress, had been occupied by Israeli forces. The removal of the flag visually marks the shift in territorial control in the region.

Updates · 1

17 Apr@officialrnintel

Video footage of the flag removal has been published.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-00063cycle Friday, 17 April 2026 at 13:33 UTC · first reported 17 Apr