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Far-right Israeli minister Ben Gvir says Lebanon deal a 'big mistake'

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticized a U.S.-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a "big mistake."
  • Ben Gvir expressed distrust in the Lebanese government's ability to disarm Hezbollah, stating that Lebanese ministers are effectively Hezbollah members.
  • He asserted that only the Israeli army can dismantle Hezbollah, rejecting any role for other parties.

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has strongly denounced a U.S.-brokered agreement with Lebanon, labeling it a "big mistake" and expressing deep skepticism about its effectiveness.

The agreement with Lebanon is a big mistake... Indeed, we are staying in most of the territory for now, but the state of Lebanon will not disarm Hezbollah.

— Itamar Ben GvirIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressing his strong disapproval of the U.S.-brokered agreement with Lebanon.

Ben Gvir stated on his Telegram channel that while Israel might retain control over most territory for now, the Lebanese government is incapable of disarming Hezbollah. "Members of the Lebanese government are Hezbollah ministers, and Lebanon cannot be trusted to take Hezbollah's weapons," he declared.

Members of the Lebanese government are Hezbollah ministers, and Lebanon cannot be trusted to take Hezbollah's weapons.

— Itamar Ben GvirIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir questioning the reliability of the Lebanese government in disarming Hezbollah.

He further asserted that the disarmament of Hezbollah can only be achieved through direct military action by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). "Only IDF (Israeli army) soldiers will destroy Hezbollah, no other party will do it for us," Ben Gvir emphasized, underscoring his belief in a purely military solution.

Only IDF (Israeli army) soldiers will destroy Hezbollah, no other party will do it for us.

— Itamar Ben GvirIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir asserting that military action by the IDF is the only way to dismantle Hezbollah.
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