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On Thursday, Israeli attacks focused on multiple towns in southern Lebanon such as Haris, Kafra, Alma al-Shaab-Naqoura, Deir Ntar, Barish, Yater, Qantara, Qaaqaiyyet al-Jesser, Teffahta, Qana, al-Sultanieh, Taybeh, Qabrikha, and Kfardounin.

In eastern Lebanon, Israeli attacks focused on Qsarnaba and Douris following warnings for locals to leave.

Four people were killed in the attacks on the south, increasing Thursday’s death count to 15, with four in southern Lebanon, three from an earlier strike in Aramoun, and eight from an attack in Ramlet al-Bayda in central Beirut. Over 31 individuals were injured.

– ‘Largest wave’ of war –

The Israeli defense forces announced on Thursday that Hezbollah launched approximately 200 rockets toward Israel the previous night, which they referred to as the group’s “largest attack” since the conflict started.

“Last night, Hezbollah coordinated an attack with Iran, launching rockets and drones against towns and communities throughout Israel. The count includes roughly 200 rockets, around 20 UAVs (drones), and these should be combined with ballistic missiles that were also being fired from Iran at the same time,” said military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani during a press briefing.

This marked Hezbollah’s most significant attack” since the war began, he stated, but also mentioned “we had an effective air defense and quick reaction, leading to very few casualties, just two or three direct impacts… and some civilians who were slightly injured.

– Israel warns of seizing land –

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday that he has directed the armed forces to get ready for increasing activities in Lebanon.

“The Prime Minister and I have directed the IDF to get ready for increasing IDF activities in Lebanon and to bring back peace and safety to the northern areas,” Katz was reported as stating in a statement.

“I cautioned the President of Lebanon that if the Lebanese government is unable to manage the territory and stop Hezbollah from endangering northern communities and launching attacks toward Israel — we will seize the area and handle it ourselves,” Katz stated in a situation report, as mentioned in the ministry’s statement.