Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for return to ‘intensive’ combat in Lebanon
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a return to intensive combat in Lebanon, urging the Prime Minister to take a firm stance alongside Donald Trump. He suggested cutting off electricity to Lebanon and resuming warfare despite an existing ceasefire. The situation escalated after Hezbollah's involvement in the regional conflict, leading to ongoing military operations by Israel.
- ▪Itamar Ben Gvir called for a return to intensive fighting in Lebanon on May 25, 2026.
- ▪He suggested cutting off electricity to Lebanon and seizing the Zahrani river.
- ▪The escalation followed Hezbollah's rocket attacks into Israel after the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
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Israel far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for return to ‘intensive’ combat in LebanonSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said that electricity to Lebanon must be cut off and intensive warfare resumed.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 25, 2026, 07:00 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 07:00 PMJERUSALEM – Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Mr Itamar Ben Gvir, called on May 25 for a return to “intensive” fighting in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire aimed at halting hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.“It is time for the Prime Minister to take a firm stand with Donald Trump and tell him that Israel is returning to war in Lebanon,” Mr Ben Gvir said on social media platform X.“Electricity to Lebanon must be cut off, the…
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