By Francis Ugwu

Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant has said that the next stage of Israel’s war against Hezbollah will begin soon.

Gallant told the heads of regional councils in northern Israel this during a meeting with the so-called “Confrontation Line” forum on Monday.

CNN reports that the Minister also discussed the current security situation, where he explained that conflict with Hezbollah was “necessary” for the residents of northern Israel to return home.

“The next stage in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon – it will be a significant factor in changing the security situation and will allow us to complete the important part of the war’s goals: returning the residents to their homes,” he said.

Gallant also said he had visited Israeli forces and met with military commanders on the border with Lebanon.

“They are prepared, they are strong, they are in close cooperation,” he said of the troops.