Israeli forces have advanced to the outskirts of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon through operations focused on the Ali al-Taher ridge, which overlooks key roads and Hezbollah infrastructure, following a June 2026 framework agreement that has seen repeated violations. Recent September 2026 strikes in the Nabatieh district, including Kfar Roummane and nearby villages, have killed dozens amid Israeli efforts to neutralize threats and consolidate positions in a self-declared security zone. The Lebanese Armed Forces have reinforced deployments and patrols in Nabatieh to deter further incursions and avoid escalation, though without initiating Hezbollah disarmament. These developments, alongside ongoing artillery, drone activity, and diplomatic pressures, shape trader assessments of the likelihood and timing of any direct entry into the city itself.