Tel Aviv, April 13 -- Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen has called for expanding the country's military strikes on Lebanon to now include civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, arguing that the distinction between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah should no longer be maintained.

He made these remarks first during an interview with Israeli journalist Ayala Hasson.

Cohen stated his position, noting that current Israeli operations have largely focused on Hezbollah strongholds and specific targets, including areas such as Dahiya in Beirut.

He argued that broader measures were necessary, calling for strikes on key national infrastructure, including Beirut's airport, seaports, and power stations.

"I demanded to stop making the distinction...