Israel's Galant: Military Action Against Hezbollah Will Continue Until Citizens Are Safe

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant has asserted that Israel's military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon will persist until the safe return of Israeli citizens to their homes near the border. In a recent address to troops, Galant emphasized that negotiations regarding the conflict will only take place 'under fire,' a stance he reiterated from previous conflicts in Gaza. He described Hezbollah as being in a state of 'great distress' amid ongoing military actions. This comes in light of statements from Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, who has called for a ceasefire while asserting the group's resilience and capability to continue operations against Israel. Qassem's remarks follow the assassination of the party's Secretary-General, Hassan Nasrallah, and he indicated that Hezbollah is implementing a 'new equation' aimed at 'hurting the enemy.' He urged Israelis to heed the realities of their losses rather than the reassurances from their officials.