Israeli forces push into Kafr Shuba as strikes hammer southern Lebanon

Israeli forces have entered Kafr Shuba in southern Lebanon as drone strikes and artillery fire hit several districts, attacks continuing despite a US-brokered framework deal.

• Israeli forces entered the Seddaneh area of Kafr Shuba, besieged a farm and opened fire nearby as artillery shells fell.
• An Israeli drone struck between Kafr Tibnit and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, with artillery fire hitting Kafr Tibnit, Majdal Zoun and Wadi al-Hajir.
• Foreign Minister Youssef Raji said he and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met senior UN officials, stressing the need for further humanitarian funding and support for displaced and returning residents.
• Lebanese authorities say Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed at least 4,386 people and displaced over a million, despite a June 26 framework deal on gradual Israeli withdrawal.
• Earlier Thursday, Israeli shelling targeted the town of Mansouri and the eastern outskirts of Shaqra.
• An Israeli drone also struck near a restaurant between Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Mayfadoun, according to the National News Agency.
• Israeli reconnaissance drones were recorded flying over Beirut's southern suburbs, the National News Agency reported.
• The Health Ministry said Israeli attacks had wounded 12,413 people since March 2.
• It put total casualties since October 8, 2023, at 8,953 dead and 30,649 injured.