National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said Friday in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market that the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon "cannot continue," according to Channel 14's Hizki Baruch. The statement is the latest in a series of calls by Ben Gvir to end the ceasefire, which top military and political figures have variously described as fragile and as a de facto continuation of war.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir made his latest call to end the ceasefire with Hezbollah on Friday afternoon, speaking at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market. Channel 14 journalist Hizki Baruch reported the minister's statement: "The ceasefire in Lebanon cannot continue."
The remark continues Ben Gvir's public campaign against the truce, which has drawn criticism from security officials who warn it risks an unnecessary escalation. Earlier this week, The Zioneer reported the Chief of Staff describing the ceasefire as "fragile" and reiterating IDF readiness for renewed combat.
As The Zioneer has noted, Ben Gvir has repeatedly called for a harsh response to Hezbollah violations and advocated for military freedom of action, including a call for "collective retaliation" in late June after four soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon. The latest comment comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to solidify the ceasefire framework.
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