Israeli Defence Minister Says Hezbollah Aggression Bringing Critical Point Nearer

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli defence minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday the continuing tension with Hezbollah militants at the border with Lebanon was moving the situation nearer to a military escalation.

“We are committed to the diplomatic process, however Hezbollah’s aggression is bringing us closer to a critical point in the decision-making regarding our military activities in Lebanon,” he said in a statement following a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein.

(Reporting by James Mackenzie; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

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