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Iran cites Ben Gvir’s call to ‘burn all of Lebanon’ as proof of Israel’s ‘genocidal’ intent
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Iran cites Ben Gvir’s call to ‘burn all of Lebanon’ as proof of Israel’s ‘genocidal’ intent

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • Iran cited Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's call to 'burn all of Lebanon' as evidence of Israel's genocidal intent.
  • The statement by Ben-Gvir has drawn international condemnation.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials have remained silent, while a candidate dismissed Ben-Gvir's influence.

Iran has seized upon Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's inflammatory remarks calling to 'burn all of Lebanon' as proof of Israel's alleged 'genocidal' intentions. Tehran used the minister's statement to bolster its narrative regarding Israeli aggression and intent in the region.

Ben-Gvir's call has sparked widespread international condemnation, with many decrying the rhetoric as dangerous and unacceptable. Despite the outcry, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior figures have remained notably silent on the matter. This silence has drawn further criticism.

Adding to the internal Israeli response, candidate Arieh Deri dismissed Ben-Gvir's influence, referring to him as a 'clown' who holds no real sway over military policy. This internal dismissal highlights divisions within the Israeli political landscape regarding Ben-Gvir's pronouncements and their potential impact.

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