His remarks are among the clearest calls by a senior Israeli official to take control of Lebanese territory during the ongoing conflict.Smotrich is part of the government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports from the ground indicate that the destruction of infrastructure may be part of a strategy to isolate southern Lebanon from the rest of the country. However, an Israeli military official said current ground operations are focused near the border and not deep inside Lebanon near the Litani River.Despite this, Israel has increased strikes on crossings over the Litani River.
Author: Gandharv Walia
Published at: 2026-03-23 23:16:40
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