The defense minister suggests expanding the objectives of conflict to restore inhabitants to the north.
Residents of northern Israel's border towns have not yet returned after evacuation.
Yoav Gallant, Israel's Defense Minister, stated on Thursday that Israel must broaden its objectives in the ongoing Gaza conflict to include the return of Israeli citizens to their homes in the north, which were evacuated due to ongoing attacks from Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran.
During a strategic briefing with the IDF chief of the general staff and senior IDF officials, Gallant stated Israel's mission on the northern front was to guarantee the safe return of the northern communities to their homes.
To accomplish this, we need to broaden the objectives of this conflict, according to Gallant, who intends to bring it up before Netanyahu and the Cabinet.
Hamas and hostage return remain our top priority, despite Israel's plans to expand its war objectives.
Hamas' Oct. 7 assault on southern Israel sparked the war in Gaza.
A day after Hezbollah opened a second front against Israel, fighting along the Israel-Lebanon border intensified, increasing the risk of a regional conflict.
Residents of many northern Israeli border towns have not yet returned after they were evacuated.
In the meeting with top military officials, Gallant discussed Israel's accomplishments in Gaza, which aim to overthrow Hamas and retrieve Israeli hostages.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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