Israel's Firm Stance: No Interest in War with Hezbollah

Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated that Israel has no interest in initiating a war with Hezbollah on its northern front. However, if Hezbollah exercises restraint, Israel will maintain the current situation along the border. Recent sporadic fire across the Israel-Lebanon border has raised concerns of a potential escalation in conflict, but Israel remains committed to avoiding further escalation while warning that Hezbollah will face severe consequences if it chooses the path of war.