Despite a ceasefire theoretically in effect since mid-April and a call for de-escalation from Donald Trump, clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah have intensified in Lebanon. Israel declared a combat zone south of the Zahrani River, aiming to "crush Hezbollah's military capabilities" in response to the Shiite movement's increased use of kamikaze drones, which have caused deaths among Israeli soldiers and disrupted life in northern Israel. These operations are taking place amid internal pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is criticized for not containing the threat. Meanwhile, indirect negotiations between Lebanon, Israel, and potentially the United States and Iran are taking place in the shadow of the conflict, with no guarantee of success.