Why have Israeli drones been flying low and intensely over Beirut in recent days?

BEIRUT — Israeli drones have been flying at low altitude over Beirut and its southern suburbs almost without interruption since Monday morning, triggering fear among the capital's residents that Israel could be preparing to escalate its attacks.During last year's 66-day war, Israeli drones violated Beirut's skies continuously, and have done so on a consistent basis in south Lebanon for over two years.The sound of the low-flying drones is a major source of anxiety for residents, especially since this is the first time they have flown over the capital with such intensity and for such a long duration since the shaky cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah was signed in November 2024.Despite the deal, Israel has been targeting the south with near-daily strikes, as well as the occasional strike on the Bekaa. Israel also...