New York Times, quoting Israeli military officials:

Israeli forces are currently conducting operations beyond the forward defensive line in southern Lebanon.

Military Terms & Meaning

"Beyond the forward defensive line" means the Israeli army (IDF) has transitioned from holding fixed defensive positions or conducting limited buffer-zone security to launching offensive penetration and deep reconnaissance-in-force raids.

They have breached the established post-April 16 ceasefire demarcation zone (known as the "Yellow Line"), pushing further north to seize dominating high ground and eliminate launch sites.

Current Location & Reached Areas

⭕️ Current Area:

IDF ground units have pushed north of the 5-10 km temporary buffer zone. Heaviest clashes and ground advances are concentrated in the sector facing Zawtar al-Sharqiya (about 8 km south of Nabatieh).

Where they reached:

Operations are pushing closer toward the southern banks of the Litani River. Concurrently, the IDF has ordered the immediate evacuation of the city of Nabatieh (instructing residents to move north of the Zahrani River), indicating plans to expand the operational footprint up to the Litani limits.

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