European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon European leaders, including France, the UK, and Germany, have condemned Israel’s expanding military operation in southern Lebanon, which has seen the capture of Beaufort castle. France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Israel states its objective is to target Hezbollah, which has launched numerous missiles into northern Israel, while Lebanon accuses Israel of widespread destruction.

• European leaders condemn Israel’s military incursion into southern Lebanon.
• France has requested an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
• The Israeli military captured the medieval Beaufort castle, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing to deepen the country’s hold in Hezbollah-controlled areas.
• Israel claims to be targeting Hezbollah, which has a political presence in southern Lebanon and has fired missiles into northern Israel.
• Lebanon’s prime minister accuses Israel of implementing a policy of total destruction.
• Some experts question the strategic significance of capturing Beaufort castle, suggesting it’s a public relations move.
• Talks between Israel and Lebanon are set to continue, but Hezbollah is not participating.