Israeli senior officials have approached their US counterparts seeking permission for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to expand military operations in Beirut amid escalating tensions in the region. Sources indicate that Israeli officials are optimistic about a favorable US response, particularly as negotiations with Iran and Lebanon have stalled. On the ground, the IDF has made significant territorial gains, having taken control of the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas in southern Lebanon. The military's operations have reached near the Hezbollah stronghold of Nabatiya, approximately 20 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border, representing the furthest advance of IDF ground forces since the ceasefire initiated on April 17. In light of these developments, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities, warning that further escalation could lead to increased displacement within Lebanon. The IDF has indicated its intent to operate beyond the ceasefire's Yellow Line and the Litani River in response to persistent Hezbollah drone attacks that have resulted in casualties among Israeli soldiers.