Israel's opposition National Unity Party chairman, Benny Gantz, stated that Israel has exhausted all diplomatic options in dealing with Hezbollah. Gantz emphasized the need to halt Hezbollah's attacks on northern Israel during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Germany.
Gantz, a prominent political figure challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, resigned as war cabinet minister in June, citing Netanyahu's approach towards Gaza. He echoed the Israeli government's determination to dismantle Hezbollah's capabilities and hold Lebanon accountable for terror originating from its territory.