Hyderabad, June 22 -- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a broader military campaign in Lebanon, saying the entire country should be considered a legitimate target and rejecting efforts to separate Hezbollah from the Lebanese state.

"Lebanon, all of Lebanon, should become our playground. All of Lebanon should be our target," Ben Gvir said in remarks reported by Israeli media on Monday, June 22.

The minister argued that treating Hezbollah and Lebanon as separate entities was misguided. "They tell me, 'There is Lebanon and there is Hezbollah.' I do not accept this artificial approach," he said.

His comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to secure a ceasefire and reduce tensions along the Israel-Lebano...