Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has reiterated his call for the demolition of ten buildings in the Dahiye district of Beirut, Lebanon, in response to each rocket fired from Lebanon into Israel. Smotrich previously made similar statements, drawing widespread condemnation. The Dahiye suburb is a stronghold of Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party. This latest reiteration escalates tensions between Israel and Lebanon, raising concerns about potential conflict. Israeli officials have not officially endorsed Smotrich’s proposal, but his position within the government raises questions about policy direction. International observers have warned against disproportionate responses and the targeting of civilian areas. The call for destruction is viewed as inflammatory rhetoric amid ongoing regional instability.