From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Smotrich says Lebanon ceasefire, if upheld, could create long lasting security for Israel
Finance Minister and Religious Zionism party leader Bezalel Smotrich says he voted in favor of a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon because he believes that the terms of the deal, if upheld, “will ensure Israel’s security forever.”
In a post on X, the far-right minister says that the deal, which allows Israel the right to self-defense should Hezbollah violate the agreement, will be “one of the Israeli government’s greatest tests.”
“If we abide by it, we will ensure Israel’s security forever,” he writes. “I voted in favor because I believe we will abide by it.”
“I pledge to continue to be there, on watch for you, until victory and until security is restored,” he adds.
The national security cabinet approved the ceasefire by a vote of 10 ministers to one earlier this evening, with the only vote against the deal coming from National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
מחר בשעה 4:00 בבוקר מתחיל המבחן הגדול ביותר של ממשלת ישראל, אולי אחד המבחנים הגדולים של ממשלות ישראל בכלל. אם נעמוד בו – נבצר בע"ה את ביטחונה של ישראל לנצח. הצבעתי בעד כי אני מאמין שנעמוד בו. דרישותיי לעיגון התנאים הנדרשים לכך בגוף ההחלטה התקבלו ואני מתחייב להמשיך להיות שם על…
— בצלאל סמוטריץ' (@bezalelsm) November 26, 2024
