Posted on 01/06/2024 11:49:38 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning to Hezbollah on Friday, saying that although Israel favors a diplomatic resolution to the tensions along the Lebanese border, the likelihood of resorting to a military option is increasingly imminent.
"We will continue to intensify our operations across the entire sector as needed. We have one clear objective - to safely return the residents of the north to their homes," Gallant said.
"There are two alternatives here: one, a diplomatic option, which we are actively working on. Yesterday, I met with the U.S. president's special envoy Amos Hochstein. Soon, we will meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss these options and see if we can reach understandings that will enable the safe return of the northern residents to their homes."
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Will big mouth Gallant ever shut up? He belongs in a court martial tried and stripped of his rank
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