Smotrich demands broad strike on Dahiyeh for every Iranian attack

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for an expansive Israeli military strike on the Dahiyeh district of Beirut in response to every attack from Iran. His statement, reviewed by the Desk, follows an earlier Iranian strike and reflects internal Israeli debate over the scope of retaliation.

3 developments

1. 12:33 · 8 JunLatest

   Smotrich calls for massive Lebanon response instead of tit-for-tat with Iran

2. 10:25 · 8 Jun

   Smotrich demands broad strike on Dahiyeh for every Iranian attack

3. 10:08 · 8 Jun

   Smotrich to propose shifting Israeli retaliation focus to Lebanon in security cabinet meeting

• Developing14:13 · 5 JunSmotrich backs Lebanon deal, in apparent shift
• Strong16:04 · 15 JunSmotrich: The immediate test is in Lebanon; convert military gains into stable security reality
• Confirmed12:22 · 17 JunSmotrich: Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon, deepening rift with US over Iran deal
• Developing22:51 · 20 JunReserve colonel calls on Israel to adopt disproportionate Lebanon policy

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