Israeli far-right ministers want ‘return to war in Lebanon’ despite peace talks

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Far-right Israeli ministers have called for resuming military action in Lebanon amid ongoing peace talks, with suggestions to escalate strikes on Beirut following drone attacks by Hezbollah. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has urged a firm stance aligned with US policies.

Israel’s two far-right ministers on Monday called for an escalation of military operations in Lebanon, with one advocating strikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollah’s drone attacks. “It is time for the prime minister to take a firm stand with Donald Trump and tell him that Israel is returning to war in Lebanon,” National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said on social media. Ben Gvir leads the far-right Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) Party. “Electricity to Lebanon must be cut off, the Zahrani...