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SAT · 2026-04-18 · 02:14 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0418-70434
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Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

A Lebanese man removed an Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle, also known as Qalaat al-Shaqif, in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred after the man returned to the area.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-18 · 02:14 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon
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Briefing Summary

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A Lebanese man removed an Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle, also known as Qalaat al-Shaqif, in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred after the man returned to the area. Beaufort Castle, a historically significant site, was previously controlled by Israel during its occupation of southern Lebanon. The removal of the flag is a symbolic act, given the history of conflict and occupation in the region. The reasons behind the individual's actions have not been officially stated, but the act took place in a region with a history of tension between Lebanon and Israel.

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Key claims

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Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif) is located in southern Lebanon.

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The man removed an Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

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A Lebanese man returned to southern Lebanon.

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A Lebanese man who returned to Lebanon" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="6972" data-entity-type="location">Southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).
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israeli flag
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lebanon
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southern lebanon
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beaufort castle
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flag removal
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qalaat al-shaqif
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