Media reports and official statements have confirmed that the United States has prohibited Israel from targeting the Lebanese capital, Beirut, despite recent moves to expand military operations in Lebanon. Washington maintains that striking Beirut could ignite a broader regional escalation
and undermine de-escalation efforts and regional negotiations. Conversely, Israeli officials indicated that American restrictions only apply to targeting buildings within the capital, while precise assassination operations against faction leaders remain unhindered. Sources revealed that the Israeli Prime Minister had informed
the US administration of plans to expand operations amid internal pressure from military and political leaders to intensify strikes. This coincides with fierce raids in various areas of southern Lebanon, leading to massive displacement.
