Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for annexation of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made a speech on Monday calling for Israel to extend its borders and annex southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. He compared this proposal to establishing a buffer line in Gaza, stating the Litani River should become Israel's new border with Lebanon.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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- Al Jazeera+23.7 h
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“Israel's Smotrich calls for 'new border' and occupation of south Lebanon”
“Israeli minister calls for annexation of southern Lebanon - Reuters”
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Smotrich made the annexation remarks during a speech on Monday.
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