Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon, launched on March 16 amid escalating clashes with Hezbollah, have expanded with additional troops deployed as recently as March 26, but remain confined well south of Beirut, reflecting strategic limits to avoid broader urban warfare in the capital. Airstrikes continue targeting Hezbollah strongholds like Beirut's Dahiyeh suburbs, including recent hits on senior arms officials, yet no verified ground incursions into the city have occurred. Growing domestic opposition in Israel and reports of impending direct Israel-Lebanon talks signal potential de-escalation pressures, while UN peacekeeper incidents and Hezbollah rocket fire sustain tensions. Traders weigh these factors against the high risks of advancing on Beirut, with Security Council discussions looming this month.