Southern Lebanon Toll: Israeli strikes across the south killed at least 18 people, with the deadliest hit in Tyre District’s Tayr Debba (nine dead, seven injured), as Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli troop and vehicle gatherings in Qantara and Bayada. Evacuation Warnings: Israel issued new evacuation notices for multiple towns, including Ghassaniyeh and Houmine al-Faouqa, and warned Ansariyeh residents to move north of the Zahrani River. Lebanon’s Diplomacy Push: President Joseph Aoun said Lebanon will pursue negotiations “until the end,” urging an end to attacks and withdrawal of Israeli forces. Direct Appeals to Lebanese Public: Netanyahu and Herzog released video messages telling Lebanese people Israel seeks peace but Hezbollah is the obstacle, with Netanyahu urging people to “join Israel” against Hezbollah. Gulf Economic Relief: Saudi Arabia lifted a nearly five-year ban on Lebanese imports, ordering the resumption of exports after “positive steps” toward rebuilding state institutions. Turkey- Israel Rift: Erdogan warned Israel’s attacks on Syria and Lebanon also threaten Türkiye, prompting Netanyahu’s sharp rebuttal calling him an “antisemitic dictator.” UN Rights Probe: UN rights chief Volker Turk said a mission will be sent to Lebanon to collect evidence on alleged abuses since March 2.