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Israeli aircraft and artillery hit several towns in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire and a framework agreement between the two countries, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported. The strikes targeted the towns of Mansuri and Kefertebnit from the air, while Israeli shelling hit Mansuri and Majdal Zun, according to the agency.

Israel launched heavy air attacks on Lebanon on March 2 and went on to occupy dozens of towns in the country's south. The Lebanese government said the number of people displaced inside the country has passed 1 million. Lebanon's Health Ministry has reported that at least 4,386 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since March 2.

A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17 and has since been extended several times. Separately, after a fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington, Beirut and Tel Aviv signed a framework agreement on June 26.

Key Takeaways

• Israeli air and artillery strikes hit Mansuri, Kefertebnit and Majdal Zun in southern Lebanon, according to NNA.
• The Health Ministry says at least 4,386 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since March 2, with over 1 million displaced.
• The April 17 ceasefire has been extended repeatedly, and a framework agreement was signed on June 26 after Washington talks.