UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks
Summary
The British Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, criticized Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his statement saying "all of Lebanon must burn" after Israeli soldiers died in a Hezbollah attack. The remarks have sparked strong reactions, including condemnation from Iran and further aggressive statements from other Israeli officials about Lebanon.Key Facts
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn" following the death of four Israeli soldiers in a Hezbollah attack.
- British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called Ben-Gvir’s comments "horrendous and abhorrent."
- Ben-Gvir also rejected a peace deal between the US and Iran and demanded Israel not give up territory captured in fighting.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described Ben-Gvir’s remarks as dangerous and a threat to everyone.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said displaced people from southern Lebanon will never be allowed to return home.
- Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged aggressive military action, using similar language to earlier comments about Gaza.
- Since Israel’s military action against Hezbollah began in March 2026, more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 1,200 killed.
- The conflict involves deep tensions between Israel, Lebanon (especially Hezbollah), Iran, and international reactions.
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