Bezalel Smotrich calls for annexation of southern Lebanon as IDF strikes in region

NEWS SUMMARY

Israel's finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, called for Israel to annex southern Lebanon up to the Litani River amidst escalating Israeli military strikes in the region. These comments, made on Monday, come as Israel targets Hezbollah and has ordered residents to leave areas south of the Litani River.

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