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Qalaat al-Shaqif

Coverage of Qalaat al-Shaqif in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 18 · 02:14 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 22:16 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 30 · 22:16 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Israel carries out demolitions near Unesco site in Lebanon

    Israel's military destroyed several 'key features' of an alleged underground tunnel network near the historic Beaufort Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Lebanon. The castle, known as Qalaat al-Shaqif in Arabic, is a strategic vantage point located 5km from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Israel seized the castle in May, having previously captured it in 1982 before withdrawing in 2000.

  • SECURITYApr 18 · 02:14 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

    A Lebanese man removed the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif) in southern Lebanon after returning to the region. The act symbolizes reclaiming historical and territorial control over the site.