Israeli forces have intensified operations in southern Lebanon amid ongoing clashes with Hezbollah, issuing evacuation orders for Tyre and designating areas south of the Zahrani River as combat zones in late May 2026. This followed reported ceasefire violations, with the IDF conducting multiple airstrikes targeting suspected Hezbollah infrastructure in and around the city while expanding ground activities beyond prior buffer lines. Netanyahu stated that troops are operating with large forces in southern Lebanon to push back militant positions. These developments, occurring after an April ceasefire, have heightened focus on potential ground advances into Tyre itself, though current actions center on strikes and displacement warnings. Diplomatic efforts and Hezbollah responses remain key variables influencing further escalation.