Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized the need to make Lebanon a 'playground' for the Israeli army, in direct defiance of U.S. and international pressures to halt military escalation in Southern Lebanon, according to reports from 'Russia Today'.
Ben-Gvir stated that he rejects 'any American constraints on Israeli military operations in Lebanon', adding, 'If Trump tells Netanyahu to leave Lebanon, the response should be, Mr. President, no.'
He argued that 'differentiating between Lebanon as a state and Hezbollah is an artificial distinction that cannot be accepted,' calling for 'making the entire Lebanese territory a direct target for Israeli military operations, without any exceptions or constraints.'
Ben-Gvir added, 'A thousand Lebanese mothers may cry, but not a single Israeli mother,' categorically rejecting any 'humanitarian or ethical restrictions on war', insisting that the absolute priority is to protect Israelis at any cost, even if it means endangering Lebanese civilians.'