Gallant: If IDF ends Gaza war early, Hezbollah will start next war sooner

• Published date: 25 March 2024
• Author: YONAH JEREMY BOB
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

In the meeting, Blinken reiterated his opposition to a ground invasion of Rafah, arguing that it would jeopardize the welfare of the Palestinian civilians there, while also expressing support for ensuring the defeat of Hamas

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Monday said that if the IDF ends its war in Gaza prematurely, this will likely lead to Hezbollah being more audacious about launching a larger attack against Israel from the North.

Gallant said, "There is no moral basis for stopping the war until we return home all of the hostages. If we do not achieve a decisive and absolute victory in Gaza, a bigger war in the North will come closer."

Gallant delivered his message from the White House in Washington DC, an hour after the UN Security Council voted to demand Israel end the war and right before he met with US National...