Israeli military advances into southern Lebanon, captures Beaufort Castle; evacuation orders issued (irishtimes.com)

• IDF captured Beaufort Castle, the deepest incursion into Lebanon in 25 years.
• Netanyahu claimed 8,000 Hezbollah militants killed since October 2023; 700 in past month.
• France called for UN Security Council meeting; US-led negotiations continue.

"The Israel Defense Forces advanced further into southern Lebanon on May 31, 2026, capturing the strategic Beaufort Castle for the first time in 26 years. Hezbollah responded with rocket and drone strikes into northern Israel. Israeli PM Netanyahu said 8,000 Hezbollah militants have been killed since October 7, 2023. Lebanon reports over 3,300 deaths since March 2026. France requested a UN Security Council meeting. Negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese delegations are scheduled in Washington."