Israeli launches strikes near ancient heritage castle site in southern Lebanon

Israeli air force and artillery strikes targeted the area near the Crusader-built Beaufort castle in southern Lebanon, with evacuation warnings issued for villages. Lebanese officials criticized Israel's actions as a policy of destruction, while Hezbollah and Israeli forces exchanged strikes despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. An airstrike in Gaza killed a nurse, and further talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials are scheduled.