Israeli Ministers Urge Strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Fires Drones and Rockets
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 14
Israeli Ministers Urge Strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh After Hezbollah Fires Drones and Rockets
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 14
Summary
Several Israeli ministers on Sunday pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to escalate attacks on Hezbollah and Beirut's Dahiyeh district after continued drone and rocket fire on Israeli troops and northern communities.
Bezalel Smotrich called the attacks a test of Netanyahu's "Dahiyeh doctrine" and urged demolitions in the area, while Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded "for every drone - a missile" and Ofir Sofer said Israel "must attack Dahiyeh."
The push for harsher retaliation comes as Hezbollah fire has persisted despite the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, keeping pressure on the government to deliver security for residents of the north.
KAN News reported Saturday that the IDF is also preparing for possible pressure to halt deeper operations in Lebanon if a pending US-Iran deal advances, though it would keep its security zone and discuss any full withdrawal with Lebanon in Washington later this month.
Amid calls to destroy Dahiyeh, will a US-Iran deal force Israel to accept a ceasefire that leaves Hezbollah intact?
Is Israel’s push to the Litani River about creating a buffer zone or fulfilling a long-held territorial ambition?
Can destroying civilian areas provide lasting security, or does the 'Dahiyeh doctrine' only guarantee future cycles of violence?
June 2026 Lebanon Crisis: Drone Tactics, Ceasefire Uncertainty, and Regional Instability
Overview
In June 2026, Lebanon faces a highly volatile security situation shaped by ongoing regional diplomatic efforts and persistent hostilities. Although a US-Iran ceasefire deal has been reached, there are major concerns about whether it applies to Lebanon, raising fears of continued escalation. Hezbollah’s ongoing military actions remain a central issue, with the US demanding an immediate halt to their attacks for any agreement to work. Scheduled security and political talks aim to move toward a broader solution, but the risk of further conflict and humanitarian impact remains high as both diplomatic and military pressures intensify.