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Israel Minister Smotrich Calls for Annexation to Gaza Yellow Line and Lebanon Litani River
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 05:57 AM
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Israel's far‑right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said he would like to annex territory up to the yellow line in Gaza and as far as the Litani River in Lebanon. He argued that such moves would deter enemies from war.
Bezalel Smotrich, who serves as Israel's finance minister and is known for his far‑right stance, made the remarks during a public statement. He specified that the annexation should extend to the yellow line that marks the current boundary in Gaza and reach the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
Smotrich said that taking control of these areas would act as a deterrent, preventing adversaries from initiating war against Israel. He framed the proposal as a security measure rather than a territorial ambition.
The minister’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about Israel’s borders and security policies, though no official government policy has been announced based on his statement.
Smotrich said that taking control of these areas would act as a deterrent, preventing adversaries from initiating war against Israel. He framed the proposal as a security measure rather than a territorial ambition.
The minister’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about Israel’s borders and security policies, though no official government policy has been announced based on his statement.