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Ministers Back Ben Gvir’s Lebanon Call, Blast Trump Talks With Iran
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 21, 2026
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Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu backed Itamar Ben Gvir’s call to “ignite Lebanon” and said Beirut must answer for Hezbollah. He also condemned Trump administration talks with Iran as a “diplomatic disgrace,” while saying his party will not threaten to topple the government.
- 01Eliyahu backed Ben Gvir’s call to “ignite Lebanon” and blamed Beirut for Hezbollah.
- 02He said Lebanon must pay the full price to restore calm in the north.
- 03He compared the Lebanon approach to Jordan’s “Black September” in 1970.
- 04Eliyahu called US diplomacy with Iran a “diplomatic disgrace.”
- 05He said Otzma Yehudit will keep supporting Netanyahu’s government.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Ministers Back Ben Gvir’s Lebanon Call, Blast Trump Talks With Iran
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Ben Gvir Slams Gaza-Like Restraint in Lebanon, Says Beirut Should Pay the Price
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