Security cabinet said to make no new decisions, remains open to deescalation with Hezbollah

Citing sources familiar with last night’s security cabinet deliberations, the Ynet news site reports that it remains unclear if Israel is headed to an all-out war with Hezbollah after launching a major aerial offensive against the Lebanese terror group.

The sources say no new decisions were made during the meeting, while adding that Israel remains open to deescalating tensions with Hezbollah if the latter is willing to reach an arrangement.

According to the news site, ministers said during the meeting that it was important Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu still go to the UN General Assembly in New York this week despite the fighting, saying it’s an important PR opportunity. Netanyahu’s office announced hours ago that the premier is indeed going, but is delaying his flight there until Wednesday night.