Multiple security cabinet ministers have called for an escalation against Lebanon, with one quoting 'now is the time to speak in fire,' according to a source cited by The Zioneer. The statements come amid ongoing cease-fire pressure from Iran and internal debate over IDF withdrawal.
Security cabinet ministers have publicly called for a more aggressive stance against Lebanon, with one minister quoted as saying 'now is the time to speak in fire. This comes as The Zioneer has previously reported on Iran exerting 'atomic' pressure on Prime Minister Netanyahu to end the war in Lebanon and withdraw IDF forces — a report that remains unconfirmed by official Israeli or Iranian sources. The internal debate reflects a broader rift within the cabinet: on one hand, ministers advocating for a decisive military escalation to 'transfer' Lebanon; on the other, international pressure and Iranian-backed calls for a ceasefire and withdrawal. The exact timing and details of any potential operation remain unclear. No official confirmation of a policy shift has been issued by the IDF or the Prime Minister's Office.
- DevelopingHillel Bitton Rosen calls for lifting fire restrictions on Israeli troops in Lebanon
- DevelopingAnonymous channel asserts Israel must 'immediately' cease fire in Lebanon
- DevelopingRetired IDF general calls for stepped-up strikes in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingMinister Smotrich says time to 'speak in fire' and 'open the gates of hell'
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