LBCI

Israeli Finance Minister: Hamas must be destroyed after hostages are returned

Israel-Gaza War Updates

09-10-2025 | 02:20

Share

Share

Israeli Finance Minister: Hamas must be destroyed after hostages are returned

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Thursday that Hamas must be destroyed after the hostages are returned.

He added that he will not vote in favor of the agreement, but stopped short of threatening to topple Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government.

Reuters

Israel Gaza War Updates

Israel-Gaza War Updates

Finance

Minister:

Hamas

destroyed

after

hostages

returned

Next

‘Historic moments ahead’: Palestinians in Khan Younis celebrate after Gaza deal announcement — Video

Erdogan: Turkey welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal and will monitor its implementation

Previous

Recommended For You

Netanyahu navigates domestic pressure amid US-led Gaza talks—the details

News Bulletin Reports

13:15

Netanyahu navigates domestic pressure amid US-led Gaza talks—the details

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Israel-Gaza War Updates

07:36

Israel orders Gaza families to move in first forced evacuation since ceasefire

Israel begins demolitions inside UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem: AFP

Israel-Gaza War Updates

03:16

Israel begins demolitions inside UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem: AFP

Pakistan receives invitation from Trump to join Gaza Peace Council

2026-01-18

Pakistan receives invitation from Trump to join Gaza Peace Council

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

President Aoun highlights security gains, reforms and international support in address to diplomats

06:05

President Aoun highlights security gains, reforms and international support in address to diplomats

US envoy Morgan Ortagus arrives in Lebanon

2025-10-27

US envoy Morgan Ortagus arrives in Lebanon

The ‘black dollar’ scam: How painted bills are tricking victims in Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

2025-12-11

The ‘black dollar’ scam: How painted bills are tricking victims in Lebanon

Kyiv schools closed until February after Russia energy strikes: Mayor

2026-01-16

Kyiv schools closed until February after Russia energy strikes: Mayor

Videos

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

2026-01-10

Fairuz receives condolences for death of son Hali Rahbani—Video

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to hear their people’s cry for peace, singles out Lebanon (video)

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut waterfront, Pope Leo XIV rides through cheering crowds (video)

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

2025-12-02

At Beirut Port, Pope Leo XIV offers silent prayer for blast victims (video)

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

2025-12-02

Pope Leo XIV opens hospital visit with Arabic ’Sabah el-kheir’ — Video

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV tells Lebanese youth Lebanon’s future ‘is in your hands’; watch full speech here

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

2025-12-01

Pope Leo XIV moved by youth turnout in Bkerke: Video

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo leaves for Istanbul—Video

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Middle East News

2025-11-27

Pope Leo arrives at Turkey's Presidential Palace—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Numbers tell the story: Beirut Port logs highest monthly activity since financial collapse, boosting state revenues

1

Numbers tell the story: Beirut Port logs highest monthly activity since financial collapse, boosting state revenues

Sources to LBCI: Lebanon insists on ceasefire mechanism as talks remain delayed

2

Sources to LBCI: Lebanon insists on ceasefire mechanism as talks remain delayed

Lebanon’s fuel prices rise

3

Lebanon’s fuel prices rise

Netanyahu navigates domestic pressure amid US-led Gaza talks—the details

4

Netanyahu navigates domestic pressure amid US-led Gaza talks—the details

Israel’s FM: US invited us to join the Board of Peace

5

Israel’s FM: US invited us to join the Board of Peace

France deems US wine tariff threats 'unacceptable': Source close to Macron

6

France deems US wine tariff threats 'unacceptable': Source close to Macron

President Aoun underscores reforms, insists on holding elections on time and reviewing financial gap law

7

President Aoun underscores reforms, insists on holding elections on time and reviewing financial gap law

Chernobyl nuclear plant reconnected to Ukrainian power grid after Russian strikes: Director

8

Chernobyl nuclear plant reconnected to Ukrainian power grid after Russian strikes: Director

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More