Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years brings back memories of occupation of south Middle East crisis – live updates Conquering of Beaufort Castle for first time in 26 years brings back memories of occupation of south Middle East crisis – live updates W hen Hussain Alawieh used to take tourists to Beaufort Castle, they would marvel at the view. The ancient hilltop fort, captured nearly 1,000 years earlier by Crusaders, still offered the same sweeping panoramic views of south