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Day: May 31, 2026
Israeli soldiers at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, May 31, 2026. [Israeli military/handout via Reuters]
An Israeli soldier near the border with Lebanon, May 31, 2026. [Amir Cohen/Reuters]
Israeli strikes as seen from Nabatieh in Lebanon, May 31, 2026. [Reuters]
Source: aljazeera.com
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The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the escalating situation in Lebanon, following Israel’s expansion of its military offensive in the country’s south, News.az reports, citing AFP.
Diplomatic sources told AFP that the meeting was requested by France and will focus on the latest developments after Israeli forces captured the medieval Beaufort Castle, a strategic hilltop position in southern Lebanon.
The emergency session is expected to take place immediately after another urgent Security Council meeting on the crash of a Russian drone into a residential building in Romania, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. New York time, or 1900 GMT.
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The move comes as Israel continues to press its campaign in southern Lebanon, where fighting with Hezbollah has intensified in recent days. The capture of Beaufort Castle has drawn international attention because of the site’s historical and military significance, as well as its location near key areas in southern Lebanon.
France’s request for an emergency meeting reflects growing concern among international powers over the risk of a wider escalation and the humanitarian impact of the fighting.
The latest developments place Lebanon once again at the center of urgent diplomatic discussions at the UN, as the Security Council faces renewed pressure to address the expanding conflict and prevent further destabilization in the region.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the appointment of Shmuel Ben Ezra as the new head of the National Security Council and as National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister, News.az reports, citing The Jerusalem Post.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Ben Ezra brings more than three decades of experience in security, technology and cyber affairs. Netanyahu said the appointment reflects the importance of advanced defense capabilities at a time when Israel is facing complex security challenges on several fronts.
Ben Ezra is known for his role in leading the development of the Arrow-3 air defense system, one of Israel’s most advanced missile interception platforms. The project received the Israel Security Prize, one of the country’s highest honors for defense achievements.
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He also previously served as head of the operational technology and cyber department at the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency. His background places him at the intersection of intelligence, cyber defense, military technology and national security planning.
The National Security Council plays a central role in advising the prime minister and coordinating strategic policy across Israel’s security and intelligence establishment. The appointment comes as Israel continues to deal with heightened regional tensions, including ongoing threats from Iran-backed groups and continuing military operations on multiple fronts.
Ben Ezra’s appointment signals a focus on technology-driven security policy, cyber capabilities and advanced air defense systems as Israel works to adapt its national security strategy to a rapidly changing regional environment.
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