Israeli right-wing ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks

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Israeli right-wing ministers have urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume strikes on Beirut to counter Hezbollah drone attacks following an Israeli soldier's death. The escalation highlights rising tensions and security concerns along the Israel-Lebanon border.

By Steven Scheer and Maya Gebeily JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, May 25 (Reuters) - Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume bombing Beirut in response to increased explosive drone attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli troops and northern Israel towns. Smotrich's comments came after an Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday. Israeli media reported that Smotrich made similar remarks at a cabinet meeting on Sunday.