Media reports and official statements confirmed on Wednesday that the United States has imposed strict restrictions preventing Israel from launching military strikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, despite the recent escalation and the expansion of operations in Lebanon. Reports indicated that the US administration views targeting Beirut as a risk that could ignite a broad regional escalation and undermine faltering diplomatic efforts. In a related context, officials clarified that the US prohibition does not cover precision-targeted operations against leadership figures if operational conditions are met. These developments coincide with the Israeli Prime Minister's announcement to intensify military operations in Lebanon, amid internal pressure to broaden the scope of strikes, while Lebanese areas witness mass displacement due to intense airstrikes.