Israeli right-wing Ministers urge Netanyahu to resume Beirut strikes to counter Hezbollah drone attacks
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume airstrikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollah's drone attacks. This call follows the death of an Israeli soldier due to a drone strike, prompting discussions among right-wing ministers about military action. Netanyahu, however, has preferred defensive measures over offensive strikes.
- ▪Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for bombing Beirut in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.
- ▪An Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack on May 24, 2026.
- ▪Netanyahu rejected Smotrich's demands and favored defensive measures instead.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday (May 25, 2026) called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume bombing Beirut in response to increased explosive drone attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli troops and northern Israel towns. Mr. Smotrich’s comments came after an Israeli soldier was killed by a Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday (May 24, 2026). Israeli media reported that Mr. Smotrich made similar remarks at a cabinet meeting on Sunday (May 24, 2026).“The explosive drones harming our fighters are not a decree of fate,” he said in a statement. “For every explosive drone, 10 buildings should fall in Beirut.” Israeli media reported that Mr. Netanyahu rejected Mr. Smotrich’s demands and preferred defensive measures. A Netanyahu spokesperson declined to comment.Mr.
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