Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon have centered on advances past the Litani River toward Hezbollah strongholds near Nabatieh, with reports in late May 2026 indicating troops reached or approached Choukine alongside Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. Ongoing airstrikes, artillery fire, and incursions continued into August, including hundreds of projectiles and repeated airspace violations documented by UNIFIL in early August. A June trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States outlined steps toward de-escalation and resolution of the conflict that escalated in March, yet Israeli military activity has remained focused on southern areas. Key factors include the pace of any further territorial movements, adherence to ceasefire or framework terms, and responses from Hezbollah or Lebanese forces that could alter operational timelines.