UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks

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Lebanon *Hezbollah Abbas Araghchi ceasefire Itamar Ben Gvir

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Jun 20 Evening

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Al Jazeera8h ago

UK condemns Israeli minister over inflammatory Lebanon remarks

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has condemned inflammatory remarks made by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who posted "all of Lebanon must burn" following a Hezbollah attack that killed four Israeli soldiers. Ben-Gvir's comments, made on X, also stated that "for every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep" and called for Lebanon to be "obliterated." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by calling Israel a "genocidal death cult" and a threat to humanity. Additionally, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that 200,000 displaced residents of southern Lebanon would not be allowed to return to their homes. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich also called for "opening the gates of hell" in Lebanon.

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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

— Yvette Cooper

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Itamar Ben-Gvir posted 'all of Lebanon must burn' after four Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack.

— Itamar Ben-Gvir

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Ben-Gvir's comments were 'a public post by the national security minister of the Israeli regime'.

— Abbas Araghchi

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated forcibly displaced residents of southern Lebanon would never be allowed to return home.

— Israel Katz

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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for 'opening the gates of hell' in Lebanon.

— Bezalel Smotrich

Jun 20 Morning

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Al Jazeera15h ago

Iran war day 113: Tehran presses US over Lebanon ceasefire

Iran is pressing the United States to ensure Israel complies with a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, viewing it as a test of US influence. Tehran insists that the deal requires an end to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon, and states it is ready for diplomacy with the US if Washington upholds this condition. While a US official reported an agreement between Israel and Hezbollah for a ceasefire, reports indicate continued Israeli attacks. Analysts suggest that linking the Lebanon conflict to a broader US-Iran agreement could be counterproductive for Iran, and that achieving a comprehensive deal within the current timeframe will be challenging due to deep mistrust and technical complexities.

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Iran states readiness for diplomacy with the US, contingent on Washington ensuring Israel's compliance with the ceasefire agreement.

— Iran

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Iran views the situation in Lebanon as a 'test' of US influence over Israel's actions.

— Muhanad Seloom (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies)

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Making an end to the war in Lebanon a condition for the broader US-Iran agreement is 'very, very unwise' for Iran.

— Mark Kimmitt (Former US official)

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Turning the current MoU into a broader US-Iran agreement within 60 days will be 'very difficult' and 'very ambitious'.

— Ali Vaez (International Crisis Group)

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A US official confirmed to Reuters that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon.

— US official (via Reuters)

Jun 19 Evening

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Al JazeeraYesterday

US announces new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington next week

The US State Department announced that a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will take place in Washington, D.C. next week, on June 23rd and 25th. This comes after Israel and Hezbollah declared a renewed ceasefire, following a US-Iran memorandum to end the war. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that these bilateral negotiations are crucial for Lebanon's reconstruction, economic recovery, and ending cycles of violence. The talks aim for progress toward a lasting peace between the two sovereign governments. While previous talks have not included Hezbollah, leading to continued exchanges of fire, the Lebanese government is seeking to disarm Hezbollah as part of a US-backed roadmap.

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BBC News - WorldYesterday

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

The United States announced a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah following continued clashes in southern Lebanon. These exchanges reportedly began when Hezbollah ambushed an Israeli group, killing four soldiers, including a battalion commander. In response to the deaths, Israel's National Security Minister made inflammatory remarks about Lebanon. Iran's Foreign Minister accused Israel of seeking permanent war and warned that any breaches would be attributed to the US. Both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Hezbollah face domestic pressure to continue military operations, with Hezbollah vowing to persist as long as Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon continues. An Israeli military spokesperson stated that Israel would continue to address threats and respond to Hezbollah's violations.

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A new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Washington, DC, next week.

— State Department

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Lebanon’s bilateral negotiations with Israel represent the only feasible path to reconstruction, economic recovery, and ending recurrent cycles of violence.

— Marco Rubio (US Secretary of State)

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The US-Iran memorandum of understanding commits to ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Lebanon.

— article

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated, 'Lebanon must burn... For every tear shed by an Israeli mother, 1,000 Lebanese mothers must weep'.

— Itamar Ben Gvir

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of wanting 'permanent war'.

— Abbas Araghchi