Introduction: Smotrich’s Border Proposal Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly called on March 23, 2026, for Israel to annex territory in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, which is located approximately 40 kilometers north of the current border. [1] Smotrich made the statement during an interview on Israeli radio, framing the military campaign as an opportunity to create a “different reality.” [2] The proposal represents one of the most explicit statements by a senior Israeli official advocating for the seizure of Lebanese territory since the current military operations began in early March. [3] A Reuters report confirmed the statement, noting that the prime minister’s office…

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