Iran cites Ben Gvir’s call to ‘burn all of Lebanon’ as proof of Israel’s ‘genocidal’ intent
Iran has cited a call by Israeli official Itamar Ben Gvir to "burn all of Lebanon" as evidence of genocidal intent. The remark sparked international condemnation, though candidate Bennett dismissed Ben Gvir as a "clown" without military policy influence. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon despite a ceasefire, resulting in multiple deaths.
What changed
Iran is now using Ben Gvir's viral social media post as a propaganda tool to allege Israeli genocidal intent.
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Iran Claims Ben Gvir's Remarks Prove Israeli Genocidal Intent
confidence 90%Iran has cited a call by Israeli official Itamar Ben Gvir to "burn all of Lebanon" as evidence of genocidal intent. The remark sparked international condemnation, though candidate Bennett dismissed Ben Gvir as a "clown" without military policy influence. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon despite a ceasefire, resulting in multiple deaths.
What's confirmed:
- An Israeli official stated that "All of Lebanon must burn" while rejecting a truce.
- Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed at least five people despite a ceasefire.
- The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon has reached 4,106.
- US envoy Witkoff and Iranian official Araghchi are traveling to Switzerland.
- Hezbollah killed one IDF soldier and injured 13 others in an overnight attack in southern Lebanon.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ben Gvir's viral post drew 17 million views.
- Netanyahu and Sa'ar remained silent regarding Ben Gvir's comments.
- IDF captured a Hezbollah drone factory and launch site hidden in a mountain.