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Israeli far-right ministers want ‘return to war in Lebanon’ despite peace talks
Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and another unnamed official called for escalating military operations in Lebanon, including strikes on Beirut and cutting electricity, despite ongoing peace talks. Ben Gvir, leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, urged Prime Minister to pursue war with Lebanon in response to Hezbollah drone attacks.
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