Ben Gvir: 'Lebanon should be Israel's playing field'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for treating Lebanon as 'Israel's playing field,' according to a statement he made Monday morning.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir made the statement Monday morning, posted via his official channels. The remark comes amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and broader regional tensions. Ben Gvir has previously advocated for aggressive Israeli military posture toward Lebanon. No immediate official reaction from the IDF, Prime Minister's Office, or the Defense Ministry was reported.

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