Israeli ground operations since mid-March 2026 remain concentrated in southern Lebanon, with forces advancing past the Litani River, establishing buffer zones, and conducting raids near towns such as Bint Jbeil, Khiam, and Nabatieh. Airstrikes have repeatedly hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiya), including a June 7 strike on a command center, alongside warnings that further Hezbollah rocket or drone attacks on Israel would trigger expanded strikes there. US-mediated ceasefire talks produced short-lived truces in April and June, but Hezbollah rejected key terms requiring its withdrawal from southern zones while Israeli forces remain in place. Trader assessments of any near-term ground entry into Beirut proper reflect the absence of such movements to date, the focus on southern objectives, ongoing diplomatic channels, and risks of escalation tied to Hezbollah cross-border fire or stalled negotiations.