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Lebanon & Bezalel Smotrich

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Lebanon: Lebanon>>> is the target of proposed Israeli military escalation, including potential strikes on Beirut and seizure of the Zahrani area, which would severely impact its infrastructure and civilian population.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich>>> advocated for strikes on Beirut and approved a 2 billion Israeli shekel budget for drone countermeasures, directly influencing military strategy and spending.
May 25, 2026 · 15 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon is directly affected by the Israeli strikes and evacuation orders, leading to panic, displacement, and calls for international intervention. Its southern suburbs are a primary target due to Hezbollah's presence.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's far-right finance minister, issued a strong warning that Beirut's southern suburbs would be decimated like Khan Younis, reflecting Israel's aggressive stance.
Mar 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon is directly affected by Israel's ground invasion and creation of a buffer zone up to the Litani River, leading to displacement and destruction of villages.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich, Israel's finance minister, has advocated for extending Israel's border to the Litani River and annexing Gaza.
Apr 09, 2026 · 11 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon>>> is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis due to Israel>>>'s deep military incursion, with over 3,300 killed and 1.2 million displaced. Its government is attempting to negotiate a ceasefire but is largely powerless to control Hezbollah>>>'s actions or stop Israel>>>'s offensive, leading to widespread destruction and calls for international intervention.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, called for severe retaliation against Lebanon>>> for Hezbollah>>>'s drone attacks, advocating for the destruction of buildings in Beirut.
May 19, 2026 · 309 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon is another front where Israeli forces operate, with thousands killed. The conflict adds to regional instability and Israel's security burden.
Bezalel Smotrich: Smotrich announced new settlement funding packages, advancing far-right agenda.
Jul 17, 2026 · 22 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon>>> is mentioned as a country where Israel>>> has been involved in wars, contributing to Benjamin Netanyahu>>>'s pressure to bolster his standing with voters.
Bezalel Smotrich: As Israel>>>'s Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich>>> has publicly defended the 'voluntary migration' of Palestinians from Gaza Strip>>>.
May 29, 2026 · 26 articles
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Lebanon: Lebanon>>> has been subjected to intensified Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah>>> sites, leading to casualties and an expansion of Israeli ground operations.
Bezalel Smotrich: Bezalel Smotrich>>>, Israel>>>'s far-right Finance Minister, backs the plan for the forced displacement of Gazans.
May 26, 2026 · 87 articles
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Lebanon: Hezbollah attacks on Israel; over 4,000 killed; President Aoun to present disarmament plan to Trump.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; said Israel prepared for any scenario.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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Mar 23, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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