BEIRUT — Israeli forces reached the outskirts of Nabatieh on Saturday, May 31 — the deepest ground incursion since the January ceasefire collapsed. Hezbollah fired more than 200 rockets and armed drones at IDF positions near Kiryat Shmona and Shebaa Farms in what commanders described as the most intense retaliation since the truce broke.
Lebanon’s army activated reserve battalions and formally requested emergency support. UNIFIL recorded 147 violations in 48 hours, calling the escalation “deeply alarming.” Iran confirmed IRGC Quds Force personnel were embedded with Hezbollah fighters in the southern Lebanon operational zone.
Egypt warned of catastrophic famine spreading across Gaza as aid routes remained blocked. US Congressman Matt Barrack publicly resigned in protest over continued American weapons transfers to Israel. Brent crude rose to $106.40 per barrel — the highest since January. The UN Security Council is expected to convene emergency consultations on Sunday.
Updates to follow.