Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to strike targets within the southern suburbs of Beirut, signalling a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
The announcement on Monday, 1 June 2026, marks a sharp departure from the nominal ceasefire agreement established in mid-April. Israeli officials stated the action was a direct response to what they termed 'repeated violations' of the truce, including ongoing rocket and drone attacks directed at Israeli civilians.
