Israeli air strikes have wounded several people in southern Lebanon, as Defence Minister Israel Katz openly vowed to keep Israeli forces in occupied areas of Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

The attacks came amid continued Israeli violations of an agreement with Beirut that calls for a gradual withdrawal from Lebanese territory, despite international demands for Israel to end its military presence in occupied areas.

In the Bint Jbeil district, an Israeli drone targeted a road in Kfara, causing several injuries, Lebanon's National News Agency NNA reported.

Israeli forces also carried out a major explosion in Haddatha, and an Israeli drone dropped explosives on the outskirts of Beit Yahoun, said NNA.

In the Marjayoun district, Israeli forces carried out an airstrike near Deir Siriane, and explosions in the Wadi of Touline along the Wadi Saluki Road, according to NNA.

In the Tyre district, Israeli warplanes struck Mansouri in two separate attacks, while an Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade in the town, it added.

Israeli drones also flew extensively at very low altitude above Beirut, reaching the southern suburbs of the capital, NNA reported.

Katz vows to continue occupation

Katz made his remarks in a recorded statement from an area in southern Lebanon that is occupied by Israeli forces.

"Just as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have made clear, we will not withdraw from this security zone," Katz said, describing the area as extending from the Mediterranean coast in the west to Beaufort Castle and the approaches to Mount Hermon in the east.

"We will not move from here, and we will not withdraw," he said.

"We will secure this area and ensure the security of residents in the north."

Katz said Israel will not withdraw "under any circumstances from the security zones in Lebanon, Syria or Gaza."

He claimed Israeli forces are deployed in the area to protect northern Israeli communities and their troops, alleging that the military seized Beaufort Castle, which he said protects Metula and other northern communities.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration criticised Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's remarks about maintaining Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon, stressing that his comments contradict commitments the Israeli government made under the framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon, according to Axios.

"The United States expects all parties to act in a manner consistent with the Framework they agreed to, and Israel clearly stated that it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. A permanent military presence in South Lebanon is not consistent with the commitments made in the Framework, or the long-term peace and security of both states," Axios quoted a State Department official as saying.