Israeli operations in southern Lebanon remain focused on villages and ridges around Nabatieh district, including repeated demolitions, artillery fire, and vehicle movements in areas such as Zawtar Sharqieh, Kfar Tebnit, and the Ali Taher ridge line that overlooks the city. Israeli forces have advanced beyond the declared “yellow line” buffer in nearby towns like Haris but have not conducted a ground entry into Nabatieh itself, which stays under Lebanese control. Ongoing strikes target suspected Hezbollah positions and infrastructure while diplomatic talks tied to earlier framework agreements show limited progress. These patterns of controlled escalation and positioning near strategic Hezbollah sites shape trader assessments of the likelihood and timing of any city entry.