Channel 13 reports curbs on Israeli army movements in Lebanon

Channel 13 reports curbs on Israeli army movements in Lebanon Israeli Channel 13 reported that the country's political leadership has issued new limits on military operations in southern Lebanon, allowing action within the "yellow line" against direct threats while prohibiting operations in areas such as Beirut and Tyre. The channel said the move reflects growing pressure from the Trump administration. Quoting a senior Israeli official, it reported: "The message we received in recent weeks from the Americans is clear: You had the right to operate without restrictions, and that's over." The report said Israeli forces would retain freedom of action within the so-called yellow line to respond to direct threats, but would be barred from carrying out operations in more distant locations such as Beirut and Tyre. A Unifil convoy passes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon near the border with Israel, 22 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)