IDF Seizes Strategic Chamaa Castle in Deepest Lebanon Incursion Since 1998

Israeli ground forces captured the strategic Chamaa Castle in southern Lebanon on Saturday, marking the military’s deepest incursion into the country in 26 years. The advance into the Tyre district represents a significant geographical expansion of the current ground offensive targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Strategic Hilltop Seized The Chamaa Castle, located approximately five kilometers from the border, sits on a high vantage point overlooking the coastal plains and the city of Tyre. Israeli troops reached the site under heavy artillery cover and conducted operations to demolish several homes and local infrastructure. Reports from Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency indicated that the forces eventually withdrew from the hilltop after several hours of control following intense clashes. Deepest Incursion Since 1998 This operation is the furthest Israeli ground troops have penetrated into Lebanese territory since the end of the 22-year occupation in 2000. While previous ground maneuvers in the current conflict were largely confined to immediate border villages, the move toward Chamaa demonstrates a shift toward the secondary line of Lebanese defense. The village serves as…