As Israeli forces continue their advance north of the Litani River on the Nabatieh axis, the regime’s forces have succeeded in capturing Al-Shaqif Castle (Beaufort Castle), and the area of Yohmor has effectively fallen, while Arnun is in a similar situation. Clashes are still ongoing in Eastern Zotar and the Mazraat al-Hamra area.
Eyal Zamir, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli regime’s army, visited the northern border areas of occupied Palestine while the surroundings of his location were covered with protective nets due to the threat of Hezbollah’s suicide drones and FPVs. This unprecedented security measure reflects the high level of concern among Israeli military commanders over the precise and deadly attacks of the resistance fighters.
Israeli Forces Cross Litani River, Advance Toward Nabatieh; Clergies Continue North of Marjeyoun.
Heavy clashes continue between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters on the southern and eastern fronts of the town of Zotar. Current information indicates that Israeli forces are positioned south and east of Zotar, and have come under attack by Hezbollah fighters near three points: Bustan Zatam, the Al-Kashfi Complex, the Cultural Complex, and Tallet al-Khazzan.
Hezbollah units began conducting attacks using FPV drones against military targets of the Israeli regime’s army in southern Lebanon and northern Palestine on March 20. As of May 23, 2026, they have carried out 252 operations using this weapon.
Lebanese security forces have begun a large-scale operation to ensure that senior figures and officers of Syria’s former regime are not present on Lebanese soil, aiming to prevent the country from becoming a platform for threats against Syria’s security and stability. The case is being overseen directly by Tarek Mitri, Lebanon’s Deputy Prime Minister, who is responsible for managing Lebanon–Syria relations. Mitri seeks to reassure Damascus of Beirut’s respect for its neighbor’s sovereignty and stability through security and political measures.
This report examines the gradual pivot of Joseph Aoun in confronting Zionist assaults—a transformation that has evolved from a cautious stance into a more proactive policy. The narrative highlights how this strategic shift has been shaped by Lebanon’s internal dynamics, regional pressures, and international considerations.
Recent developments show that escalating Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, coupled with the ineffectiveness of Lebanon’s change in representation level at the ceasefire committee, have further complicated the political and security landscape.
The Hebrew daily Maariv revealed that immediately after the recent Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb — which killed Haitham al-Tabtabai, Hezbollah’s chief of staff — the US government made an urgent call to Lebanon, requesting the immediate transfer of an unexploded missile.
The General Staff of the Israeli army announced a large-scale exercise has begun to assess the readiness of forces against various scenarios, particularly unexpected incidents along the northern border.
This afternoon, Israeli warplanes struck a building in the southern suburb of Beirut. Lebanon’s Ministry of Health initial reports suggest that the attack left at least one person dead and 21 others injured.
Last night, Israeli fighter jets carried out a terrorist operation, bombing a building in the Ain al-Hilweh camp, located on the outskirts of Sidon in southern Lebanon.
