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Israeli Finance Minister Proposes Retaliatory Strikes on Beirut Buildings
The Israeli finance minister has reportedly suggested to the Security Cabinet that Israel respond to Iranian missiles by striking 20-30 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh district for each missile launched. The proposal frames the approach as a more efficient alternative to direct strikes on Iran.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is reportedly proposing to the Security Cabinet that Israel strike 20-30 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh district for every Iranian missile launched toward Israel. The proposal, reported on Monday, argues that targeting Hezbollah sites in Beirut would constitute a more efficient response than direct strikes on Iran.
A photograph from May 19, 2026 shows the finance minister holding a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem.
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