Smotrich urges Israel to annex southern Lebanon as assault intensifies

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly called for Israel to annex southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. This statement coincides with intensified Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, including strikes on infrastructure and civilian areas.

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Israel's far-right finance minister says Litani River must be 'the new Israeli border', as attacks on Lebanon ramp up.

Smotrich urges Israel to annex southern Lebanon as assault intensifies

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