Israel says it will continue its occupation and military operations in southern Lebanon despite a recently reached US–Iran agreement. The reports describe a further escalation in hostilities, with deadly fighting involving Israeli forces and Hezbollah. While the US–Iran deal is cited as a relevant diplomatic development, Israel’s stated position is that it will not change course regarding its actions in southern Lebanon. The outlets characterize the situation as intensifying, with continued clashes and mounting casualties tied to the fighting. The coverage frames the core issue as the divergence between diplomatic efforts intended to influence regional dynamics and Israel’s determination to maintain its presence and campaign in Lebanon’s south. Both accounts present the same overall thrust: Israel remains defiant, Hezbollah-linked fighting continues to worsen, and the US–Iran agreement does not appear to alter Israel’s stated policy in the near term.