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Israeli Finance Minister Renews Demand to Destroy 10 Beirut Buildings for Every Rocket Fired at Israel
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly reiterated his demand for a retaliatory measure: the destruction of ten buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh district for every rocket fired at Israel from Lebanon. In a post on X, Smotrich linked this threat to US-Iran negotiations and argued that Hezbollah should not exploit the situation by attacking northern Israel. The article also noted recent military activity, including sirens sounding in Israeli communities due to rocket fire and a drone crossing the border.
Key points
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demanded the destruction of 10 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh district for each rocket launched at Israel from Lebanon.
- Smotrich framed his demand by criticizing Hezbollah, arguing they should not exploit the situation to attack northern Israel.
- The minister suggested that this retaliatory action should be implemented 'immediately tonight.'
- Israeli military sources reported activating sirens in several communities following rocket fire originating from Lebanon.
- A drone launched from Lebanon was also reported crossing the border, prompting sirens in two Israeli communities.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableBezalel Smotrich demanded that 10 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh district be destroyed for every rocket fired at Israel.
- VerifiableSmotrich linked his demand to US-Iran negotiations and stated Hezbollah should not exploit the situation by attacking northern Israel.
- VerifiableThe Israeli military reported that sirens were activated in several communities due to rocket fire from Lebanon, targeting forces in southern Lebanon's occupied areas.
Missing context
The article does not provide any context regarding the legal or international implications of such a massive retaliatory strike on civilian infrastructure in Beirut's Dahiyeh district, nor does it detail the current status of US-Iran negotiations mentioned by Smotrich.
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