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Bennett accuses government of return to ‘policy of containment’ in Lebanon
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleSam Sokol is a former political correspondent at The Times of Israel. He was previously a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Haaretz. He is the author of "Putin’s Hybrid War and the Jews"
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett, the head of the Together slate, slams the government over the continuation of drone attacks against northern Israel despite the ongoing ceasefire with Lebanon.
“Hezbollah’s explosive drones are being launched incessantly at our soldiers, our sons, while in Beirut, they are now drinking coffee in peace,” Bennett says, accusing the “October 7 government” of “returning to the policy of containment.”
“The lives of our soldiers are not cheap. The lives and the routine of the residents of the North, who are under fire, are not cheap. Soon, we will replace [the government] at the ballot box and restore security to Israel,” Bennett adds.
The former premier’s statement comes after Israel reimposed some restrictions in the north yesterday, including canceling a planned mass pilgrimage, amid continued Hezbollah attacks and ongoing Israeli strikes despite the truce. Both sides have accused each other of violating the ceasefire.
The Times of Israel Community.