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Hezbollah & Bezalel Smotrich

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Hezbollah: Hezbollah>>> is actively engaged in drone attacks against Israel>>> and has refused to disarm, contributing to the ongoing conflict and prompting calls for escalated Israeli military action.
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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Hezbollah: Hezbollah launched missiles and drones into Israel, escalating the conflict and drawing retaliatory strikes on Lebanon. The group's strong presence in Beirut's southern suburbs makes it a key target.
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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Hezbollah: Hezbollah is a primary target of Israel's buffer zone strategy in Lebanon, with Israel destroying homes believed to be used by Hezbollah.
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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Hezbollah: Hezbollah>>> is the primary target of Israel>>>'s expanded military operations in Lebanon>>>, facing significant infrastructure damage and casualties. Despite this, Hezbollah>>> continues to launch rockets and drones into Israel>>>, refusing to disarm and rejecting direct talks with Israel>>>.
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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Hezbollah: Iran-backed group; Israeli strikes on Lebanon add to regional tensions, indirectly affecting the Gaza situation.
Bezalel Smotrich: Far-right minister; praised Netanyahu's rejection, reinforcing hardline stance that complicates peace efforts.
Jul 30, 2026 · 360 articles
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Hezbollah: Hezbollah>>>, Hamas>>>'s Lebanese ally, issued condolences for Odeh's killing and faced intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon>>>, resulting in casualties.
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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Hezbollah: Attacked Israel in solidarity with Iran; Lebanon seeks disarmament plan.
Bezalel Smotrich: Israeli Finance Minister; said Israel prepared for any scenario.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
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