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Israeli Leaders Urge Political Strategy Amid Military Focus

3/21/2026

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Israeli politician Yair Golan warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel lacks a political strategy for Lebanon and relies too heavily on military action.
Golan said military force should create conditions for a political process, not end goals.
Maj. Nimrod Sheffer echoed the warning, stressing the need for a diplomatic strategy alongside military efforts.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for continued military action against Hezbollah while pursuing negotiations with Lebanon.

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Israeli politician Yair Golan warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel lacks a political strategy for Lebanon and relies too heavily on military action.
Golan said military force should create conditions for a political process, not end goals.
Maj. Nimrod Sheffer echoed the warning, stressing the need for a diplomatic strategy alongside military efforts.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for continued military action against Hezbollah while pursuing negotiations with Lebanon.