The US does not support the idea of ​​a military solution to the Hezbollah problem

The US presidential envoy met with Israeli officials to discuss the potential consequences of a confrontation with Hezbollah. The visit came during a political crisis when Netanyahu was considering firing Galant. Amos Hochstein conveyed that the US does not see a military solution to the problem, but calls for a diplomatic solution.

Hochstein stressed that it was important not to engage in a large-scale war in the north in order to avoid a regional conflict. The US was ready to help find a political solution to ensure calm. In response, Gallant expressed his conviction that the only way to bring back the inhabitants of the north was military action, which was not an option for diplomacy.

Netanyahu supported the US efforts, but said Israel would do everything for its own security and the return of its residents home. The solution to the conflict with Hezbollah remains open, but the diplomatic path is considered preferable.