By: Bassem Mroue, Kareem Chehayeb
Israeli troops have captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle in southern Lebanon in their deepest incursion into the country in more than a quarter century


Bassem Mroue is a Mideast correspondent at The Associated Press. With extensive experience covering Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon, he closely follows significant themes such as security, law enforcement, and regional affairs, providing in-depth insights into the complexities of the Middle East. Mroue's work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, including The Washington Post, Military.com, and USA TODAY.
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