Israel’s President Isaac Herzog says the Gaza conflict and the possible conflict in Lebanon is necessary to bring “the displaced citizens from north and south to their homes, schools, and businesses”, Al Jazeera reports.

“I repeat again and again — we did not want this war. We do not want war — not today, not ever,” he said on X.

“Last night, we saw the precise and impressive actions of Israel’s Air Force against Hezbollah. We salute them, along with all our security forces, for their tremendous efforts in this difficult war,” Herzog added.

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