Key facts
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir urged PM Netanyahu to reject a Lebanon ceasefire.
- Ben Gvir stated Israel should continue striking Hezbollah.
- He also said Israel should "restore security to the north."
- Ben Gvir's remarks were posted on X.
This statement from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir adds to the internal political pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. It highlights differing views within the Israeli government on how to approach a potential ceasefire and the broader strategy for restoring security in the north.