Israeli defense minister Gallant says next phase of the war will begin soon

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 30, ARMENPRESS. The next phase of the war along the southern border of Lebanon is set to begin shortly, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said on Monday, The Jerusalem Post reports.

"The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon," Gallant told a meeting of local council heads in northern Israel, according to a statement from his office. He said the next phase would contribute to achieving the war aim of returning residents evacuated from the area to their homes.