Israel's advance into southern Lebanon

Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah reignited in March, the Israeli military has established what it calls a buffer zone by advancing around six miles into southern Lebanon.

Assessed Israeli advances in Lebanon

Data as of June 2, 2026

Note: Assessed Israeli advances means areas which CTP-ISW assesses Israeli forces have operated in or launched attacks against but do not control.

Source: The Institute for the Study of War with AEI's Critical Threats Project (CTP-ISW)

Graphic: Becky Pinnington, CNN