Israeli security cabinet debates Lebanon policy; Ben-Gvir proposes detaining Hezbollah women and youth

Israel's security cabinet convened to discuss policy toward Lebanon and Hezbollah, according to Israeli media. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir proposed arresting Hezbollah women and youth, while ministers criticized Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for inaction. Minister Yizhak Serloff called for a disproportionate response in Lebanon.

2 developments

1. 4 days ago · 09:11 · 9 JunLatest

   Ministers criticized Smotrich for inaction; Serloff called for a disproportionate response.

2. 05:42 · 9 Jun

   Ben-Gvir proposes arresting Hezbollah members' families

• Confirmed4 days ago · 06:57 · 9 JunIsraeli security cabinet holds 3.5-hour session on Lebanon
• Developing14:13 · 5 JunSmotrich backs Lebanon deal, in apparent shift
• Developing5 days ago · 12:33 · 8 JunSmotrich calls for massive Lebanon response instead of tit-for-tat with Iran
• Developing16:58 · 5 JunInternal criticism in Lebanon: Government endangers nation against Hezbollah, Israel

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