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US Pressure and Cabinet Rift Over Lebanon Response Intensify
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By ירון אברהם
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
Netanyahu brought Ron Dermer into tense cabinet discussions to blunt demands for a harder line in Lebanon amid US pressure. Dermer urged restraint toward Washington, while ministers led by Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir argued that Israel must set clearer red lines after four soldiers were killed.
- 01Netanyahu enlisted Ron Dermer to ease ministers’ demands for action in Lebanon.
- 02Dermer warned Israel not to worsen tensions with Washington or anger Trump.
- 03Ministers said Israel is being passive and needs clearer red lines.
- 04Three ministers linked their demands to the killing of four soldiers last night.
- 05The dispute came amid US pressure and before today’s ceasefire.
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