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Israeli Defense Minister Warns Diplomatic Window with Hezbollah Closing, Military Action Possible

Sep 16, 2024, 03:07 PM

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has informed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday that the window for a diplomatic solution with Hezbollah in Lebanon is closing. Gallant emphasized that the situation is becoming increasingly dire as Hezbollah continues to align itself with Hamas. He suggested that military action might be the only remaining option to ensure the return of residents to northern Israel. This statement highlights the escalating tensions between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement in southern Lebanon, amid nearly a year of fighting.