Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has triggered fresh controversy after reports said he made inflammatory remarks about Lebanon during a June 9 security cabinet discussion. Ben-Gvir called for more aggressive action against Hezbollah and was reported to have suggested abducting Lebanese women and youth.
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Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has triggered fresh controversy after reports said he made inflammatory remarks about Lebanon during a June 9 security cabinet discussion. Ben-Gvir called for more aggressive action against Hezbollah and was reported to have suggested abducting Lebanese women and youth.
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