Israel Awaits Approval for Potential Operation in Beirut Suburbs

Israeli officials are awaiting final approval before conducting any operation in Beirut's southern suburbs, according to two Israeli sources cited by Reuters. The sources did not specify the nature or timing of a potential operation. They also did not name the authority from which approval is sought.

Background on the Suburbs Beirut's southern suburbs have long been associated with Hezbollah infrastructure. The area has seen prior exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and the group. No details were provided on whether the reported request involves ground forces, airstrikes, or another method.

The two sources described the approval step as a required final stage. They did not elaborate on internal Israeli deliberations or any conditions attached to the request. No statement from Lebanese officials or international bodies was included in the reporting. >"Israel is awaiting Trump's final approval for any operation in Beirut's southern suburbs."

— Two Israeli sources, via Reuters