Israel Expands Demolition Belt Inside Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have continued demolitions, shelling and airstrikes across southern Lebanon, holding positions inside the country despite a June ceasefire.

• Israeli forces continued demolishing homes in Mansouri town on Thursday, with Israeli machinery operating in the area, Lebanon's National News Agency reported.
• Warplanes struck Mansouri, Majdal Zun and surrounding valleys, while artillery shelled the outskirts of Kafr Tibnit and machine-gun fire hit Wadi al-Hajir.
• An explosion in Zoutar al-Sharqiya sent a loud blast resounding in Nabatieh, and separate blasts were recorded in Kafr Tibnit and around Bani Hayyan.
• A ceasefire announced on June 20 slowed confrontations but has not halted Israeli attacks, which continued with forces deployed inside southern Lebanon.
• Israeli reconnaissance drones flew at low altitude over Beirut, the southern suburbs, and Hermel, causing tension among residents.
• Intermittent artillery shelling hit the Ali al-Taher heights near Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
• Israeli soldiers entered Lebanese territory to perform prayers at a tomb they claim belongs to the Jewish rabbi Ashi.
• The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 4,386 people killed and 12,407 wounded since March 2.
• President Joseph Aoun said in Paris that Israeli aggression and occupation hamper implementation of the June framework agreement.