Israel expands ground operation beyond Yellow Line in south Lebanon as clashes intensify
Israel has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond the Yellow Line, which was established after a ceasefire with Hezbollah. This escalation comes amid ongoing cross-border hostilities, despite previous agreements to cease fighting. The situation has resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with thousands reported dead or wounded since the conflict reignited.
- ▪The Israeli military has advanced beyond the Yellow Line into southern Lebanon.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an intensification of strikes against Hezbollah.
- ▪Lebanon's health ministry reported over 3,200 deaths due to the Israeli offensive since March 2.
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Israel expands ground operation beyond Yellow Line in south Lebanon as clashes intensifySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke billows following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon May 26, 2026. REUTERS/StringerPublished May 26, 2026, 11:19 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:19 PMMay 26 - The Israeli military has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon beyond a demarcation line that Israel set up several kilometres inside Lebanese territory after an April 16 ceasefire with Hezbollah, two sources said on Tuesday.The sources gave no further details on the extent of the advance beyond the so-called "Yellow Line".The line, separate from the U.N.-demarcated "Blue Line" marking the frontier between Lebanon and Israel after Israel's withdrawal in 2000, forms part of…
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