Ben Gvir calls for escalation after deadly clashes in southern Lebanon
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- 'Israeli' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls for a forceful response following the killing and injury of soldiers in southern Lebanon.
- His remarks come after overnight clashes between 'Israeli' forces and Hezbollah.
'Israeli' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a strongly worded statement following the killing and injury of 'Israeli' soldiers in southern Lebanon overnight, calling for a significant escalation in military action.
Ben Gvir said Lebanon should face severe consequences after the recent escalation with Hezbollah.
“Lebanon should burn completely after Hezbollah’s escalation,” he said.
He added: “For every tear shed by a Jewish mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must cry.”
The minister also referenced international partners, including the United States, saying 'Israel' must make clear that the blood of its citizens and soldiers is not “for nothing.”
He said the primary duty of the state is to protect its citizens and military personnel, arguing that this responsibility outweighs all other considerations.
Ben Gvir called for an end to what he described as hesitation in the military response.
“In the Middle East, victory is not achieved through calculated responses or containment, but through forceful action and eliminating terrorism,” he said.
