Israel Prepared to Handle All Scenarios Amid Tensions with Hezbollah, Says Defense Minister

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that Israel is not seeking to escalate conflict but is prepared for all possible scenarios. His remarks, made during a visit to a missile defense battery, specifically addressed tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

In a statement on Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant affirmed that Israel is not aiming for an escalation of conflict but is ready for any potential scenarios that may arise.

Gallant made these remarks during a visit to a missile defense battery, a moment reported by various Israeli media outlets and later confirmed by his spokesperson.

Media reports highlighted that Gallant was specifically referencing the ongoing tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon, a group that has historically been in conflict with Israel.