Israeli military expands ground operations beyond ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon: Reports
The Israeli military has intensified its ground operations in southern Lebanon, moving beyond the previously established 'Yellow Line'. This escalation follows a ceasefire with Hezbollah and comes amid ongoing cross-border hostilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that strikes against Hezbollah will continue to increase.
- ▪The Israeli military has expanded operations beyond the 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an intensification of strikes against Hezbollah.
- ▪Lebanon's health ministry reports over 3,200 deaths due to the Israeli offensive since March 2.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Israeli military expands ground operations beyond ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon: ReportsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 25 that Israel would intensify strikes against Hezbollah.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 26, 2026, 11:17 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 11:17 PMThe 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 May 26.The sources gave no further details on the extent of the advance beyond the so-called “Yellow Line”.The line, separate from the UN-demarcated “Blue Line” marking the frontier between Lebanon and Israel after Israel’s withdrawal in 2000,…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Straits Times — World.