Humiliation defined Israeli soldiers watch the World Cup from Beaufort Castle

Israeli soldiers were seen watching the Spain vs. France World Cup match from inside Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, in a scene that sparked widespread outrage among Lebanese.

While Israeli troops watched the tournament from a position on Lebanese soil, many Lebanese were unable to watch the match themselves except through costly paid subscriptions that remain out of reach for a large segment of the population. The image came to symbolize a humiliating reality—one that combines the violation of Lebanese territory with denying its people even the simplest forms of entertainment.