Lebanon’s president condemns Israeli explosions near historic castle

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel for targeting infrastructure and archaeological sites that UNESCO added to its World Heritage List.

Lebanon president says Israeli detonations 'direct threat' to Israel deal Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Friday that Israeli army detonations near the Unesco-listed Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon overnight were a "direct threat" to a recent framework deal agreed with Israel. Aoun said the explosions "ar

Overnight Israeli detonations along southern Lebanon's Beaufort ridge triggered tremors and left visible damage to the surrounding terrain.

Israel claims army blew up Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, amid reports of blasts near UNESCO-listed fortress.

The Crusader-era castle, located in the southern area occupied by Israel, was added last week to UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger.