Israeli forces have conducted repeated airstrikes and limited ground incursions into the Tyre district of southern Lebanon amid efforts to expand and consolidate a security zone along the border with Hezbollah. In early September 2026, troops crossed self-established lines into villages such as Al-Mansouri, deploying tanks and bulldozers while targeting infrastructure, following earlier strikes on the coastal city itself in June that included evacuation orders for residential areas. These operations respond to Hezbollah drone and rocket activity that has strained U.S.-brokered truce arrangements, with Israel citing the need to neutralize militant tunnels and positions. Lebanese authorities have reported restrictions on army access and civilian returns, while diplomatic talks continue on withdrawal timelines and deployment zones. Further ground advances or escalation in response to attacks could influence timelines for any direct entry into Tyre proper.