Gallant: Time running out on diplomatic efforts to end tensions between Israel and Hezbollah

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant receives a situational assessment at the IDF's Northern Command base on January 5, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant receives a situational assessment at the IDF's Northern Command base on January 5, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says time is running out on diplomatic efforts to end tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, indicating that Israel will soon be left with no choice but to launch a major military offensive against the terror group in Lebanon.

“We prefer the path of an agreed-upon diplomatic settlement, but we are getting close to the point where the hourglass will turn over,” Gallant says during a situational assessment at the IDF’s Northern Command base.

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