Israel says Gaza-style 'Yellow Line' boundary established in southern Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called for direct negotiations with Israel to consolidate the ceasefire, secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied southern territories, recover prisoners and address outstanding border disputes.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not 'yet finished the job' against Hezbollah and would continue efforts toward dismantling the group.

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had 'prohibited' Israel from bombing Lebanon after the ceasefire and that Washington would work with Lebanon to 'deal with' Hezbollah.

The IDF said its air force carried out strikes near the zone, and that it eliminated a terrorist cell operating in proximity to IDF soldiers near the forward defence line.

The IDF said forces south of the Yellow Line identified terrorists who violated the ceasefire by approaching from north of the line and posing an immediate threat, adding that self-defence actions are not restricted by the ceasefire.

The Israeli military announced it had established a notional 'Yellow Line' boundary in southern Lebanon to mark the limit between its forces and areas beyond which threats could emerge.

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at halting weeks of fighting.

The conflict began on March 2, 2026. By the time of the reporting, Lebanese authorities said the war had killed nearly 2,300 people and caused extensive damage, particularly in Nabatiyeh.