National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, speaking at the opening of the Otzma Yehudit faction meeting on Monday, warned that if Israel is not made safe, Beirut will look like Beit Hanoun — a reference to the Gaza-area town heavily damaged in IDF operations. He added that Israel must act on a clear principle: love President Trump, but the soldiers and the security of Israeli citizens come first, according to i24NEWS.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir delivered pointed remarks at the opening of the Otzma Yehudit faction meeting on Monday afternoon, quoting his threat that if Israel's security is not assured, 'Beirut will look like Beit Hanoun.' The reference is to the Gaza-area town that saw widespread destruction during IDF operations in the current conflict. Ben Gvir also referred to U.S. President Donald Trump, saying Israel must operate on a 'clear principle — love President Trump, but the soldiers and the security of Israeli citizens come first.' The minister did not detail any specific policy step or immediate operational change. The remarks, reported by i24NEWS, come as Israel continues multi-front operations. Ben Gvir, a frequent advocate for a hardline security policy, has previously called for intensified military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. No official response from the Prime Minister's office or the Defense Ministry has been reported.
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