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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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Coverage clusters in the center and international press. Here is each take as it stands.

Center & international coverage
AJAl JazeeraINTERNATIONAL171d ago

“Israel's Smotrich calls for 'new border' and occupation of south Lebanon”

RReutersCENTER172d ago

“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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