On June 22, Israeli national security minister and far-right politician Ben-Gvir threatened Lebanon, saying if Israel's security is threatened "Beirut will become like Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip." He warned that if Lebanon allows its territory to

2026-06-23

On June 22, Israeli national security minister and far-right politician Ben-Gvir threatened Lebanon, saying if Israel's security is threatened "Beirut will become like Beit Hanoun in the Gaza Strip." He warned that if Lebanon allows its territory to be used as a base to attack Israel, Beirut "will not function normally" and "those who choose to go to war with Israel will bear the consequences."