Smotrich says committed to making Litani River 'new security border of Israel'

by Naharnet Newsdesk 30 March 2026, 17:25

Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Monday that Israel is "committed to making the Litani River the new security border at the end of this war."

This line "will remove the threat and restore the sense of security, and allow children in the north to grow up without fear," he said.

In his statements, Smotrich emphasized that this is "not just a military objective, but a promise to our citizens," referring to the residents of Kiryat Shmona, Metula, Shlomi, and other border settlements, adding: "This time they will return to their homes to stay."

Source: Naharnet

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