Israel Seeks Diplomatic Resolution with Hezbollah, Explores Replacing Hamas in Gaza

Israel aims to resolve its conflict with Lebanon's Hezbollah diplomatically, over the coming weeks, as announced by National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. Additionally, Israel is discussing with the U.S., Europe, and some Arab nations a collaborative effort to replace Hamas governance in the Gaza Strip.

Israel will spend the coming weeks trying to resolve the conflict with Lebanon's Iran-backed group Hezbollah and would prefer a diplomatic solution, Israel's national security adviser said on Tuesday.

National security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi also said Israel was discussing with Washington a possible joint effort by the United States, European and some Arab countries to find a replacement for Hamas rule in the Gaza Strip.