ANAND NAIDOO, WORLD NEWS: Southern Lebanon's Beaufort Castle is now in the hands of Hezbollah guerrillas and their civilian supporters. Just hours before, the Israelis blasted several of their fortifications around the 11th century Crusader stronghold, that as they wrapped up their military withdrawal from the area. Now, banners of the Hezbollah militia have replaced the blue and white flag of Israel on the ancient fort. Reports are still coming in of members of the South Lebanon Army surrendering to the anti-Israeli militias. Many Hezbollah and Amal fighters are busy picking up heavy weapons, small arms and ammunition left by fleeing SLA troops. Tanks, trucks and hundreds of Israeli troops passed through border crossings into northern Israel early Wednesday. Sources with the Israeli Defense Force said the pullout is, for all practical purposes, complete. But they say a few troops may stay behind for security purposes linked to the pullout. CNN Beirut bureau chief Brent Sadler joins us now with an update on the situation in Lebanon. Brent?</s>BRENT SADLER, CNN BEIRUT BUREAU CHIEF: Thanks, Anand. You join me on top of Beaufort Castle, the ancient Crusader fort you were talking about. Perhaps the most symbolic of all positions, occupation posts formerly held by Israel. Very clearly visible from</s>NAIDOO: OK, Brent Sadler in southern Lebanon. Thank you. END TO ORDER VIDEOTAPES AND TRANSCRIPTS OF CNN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE THE SECURE ONLINE ORDER FROM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com
Hezbollah Flag Flies Over Ruins At Beaufort Castle