Event details
AP's timeline says Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon made its deepest incursion in more than a quarter-century while Hezbollah continued drone and missile attacks on northern Israel and Israeli soldiers.
Context
This moved the conflict beyond episodic strikes. A deep ground footprint made withdrawal, security zones, and Hezbollah disarmament the practical terms of any ceasefire.
- Local time
- May 31 2026, 12:00 PM Beirut time; source gives date marker, exact hour not specified
- Location
- Southern Lebanon
- Relationship
- Background