Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have focused on advancing toward and isolating Nabatieh, a Hezbollah stronghold north of the Litani River, with ground forces reaching the outskirts and strategic heights like Ali al-Taher by May-June 2026. Subsequent developments include repeated airstrikes, artillery fire, and limited incursions in surrounding villages such as Kfar Tebnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, alongside a US-brokered truce framework that prompted partial Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments in parts of the Nabatieh region by July. Ongoing cross-border exchanges and enforcement of evacuation orders sustain uncertainty over whether larger-scale entry into the city itself will occur before any resolution deadline, amid efforts to establish a buffer zone and degrade militant infrastructure.