Israeli Defense Minister Tells U.S. Military Action Against Hezbollah Is Needed

Amid rising tensions, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz says taking out Hezbollah is a must

Gantz: We cannot accept Hezbollah growing stronger

Tensions between Israel and Lebanon have been escalating in recent months, and now Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz is urging the United States to take military action against Hezbollah. Gantz's comments increase fears of a wider conflict in the region.

In a speech to the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Gantz stated that Hezbollah's increasing strength poses a threat to Israel's security. The group, which is backed by Iran, has been amassing weapons and building up its military capabilities.

For years, Hezbollah has been a major security concern for Israel. The group has launched numerous attacks on Israel from Lebanon, and it is believed to have a large arsenal of rockets and missiles.

Gantz said that Israel cannot accept Hezbollah's growing strength and that military action is now necessary to prevent the group from becoming even more dangerous.

The United States has not yet responded to Gantz's request for military action. However, the Biden administration has been critical of Hezbollah and has sanctioned the group's leaders.

The escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon are a major concern for the international community. A wider conflict in the region could destabilize the entire Middle East.