Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made a resonant statement outlining the state's principled position on defense issues. The politician emphasized that Israel does not intend to yield to international pressure when it comes to protecting the lives of its citizens and the country's sovereignty.
In his speech, Ben-Gvir focused on the fact that in the face of existential threats, Israel's leadership must focus solely on internal interests and the safety of the population, rather than the demands of external forces. The National Security Minister called for a hard line on national security issues, stating that a sovereign state cannot be a "subcontractor" for any superpower.
According to the politician, the country is not obliged to fulfill agreements that limit its ability to protect its own people. Ben-Gvir noted that in the face of a threat, Israel must follow its own conscience and act as necessary to protect its citizens.
Hardline stance on the situation in Lebanon
Particular attention was paid to the military component of the conflict on the northern borders. Itamar Ben-Gvir voiced the need to continue active actions against the infrastructure and supporters of the "Hezbollah" group in Lebanon.
The Minister called for the intensification of operations in border areas, stating the need to continue destroying homes in southern Lebanon and displacing residents from these territories. Ben-Gvir also emphasized the importance of continuing the fight against "Hezbollah" terrorists on Lebanese territory.
Thus, Israel is demonstrating its readiness to continue strict measures within the framework of ensuring national security, unwilling to submit to external pressure on issues of protecting its citizens.