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Just before Katz's statement, multiple IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that the IDF is still not in favor of launching a full invasion of Lebanon, despite Hezbollah's heavy attacks on the North.

Beersheba District Court found that Assaf Shmuelevitz carried out the conduct attributed to him, but was in a psychotic state at the time, and bears no criminal responsibility.

IDF: Hezbollah fired over 200 rockets at northern Israel overnight, results of air defenses against Hezbollah's barrage 'mixed' • Israeli military not in favor of launching full Lebanon invasion

Using lasers to defend against long-range threats, such as Iran's ballistic missiles, could take that much longer, some projecting five to ten years or longer.

Since the launch of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has conducted nearly 200 strikes in its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

With Hezbollah's situation intensifying, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered significant reinforcements to the North, in a sign that the military may deepen its ground forces involvement.

Technological progress and procurement in the area of miniature unmanned aircraft by Hezbollah and Iran is faster than laser development

Beyond preparations for threats that may emerge from the coastline, the navy is taking an active and significant role in targeted thwarting operations in Lebanon and in strikes along the coastline.

Waweya called on every Lebanese citizen near Hezbollah operatives to evacuate as the IDF continues its strikes on southern Beirut’s Dahiyeh region.

Iran's Islamic regime not at risk of collapse, US intelligence assesses • MK says Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran