Israel defence minister says 'we don't want war' following Hamas leader assassination

The Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for possible war crimes committed in Gaza, told soldiers that Israel is not interested in a war, but is preparing for all possibilities.

Gallant's office said the minister addressed the killing of Hezbollah senior militant Fuad Shukr, and said, "we don't want a war, but we're preparing for all possibilities, and within that, you need to be ready, and we will do our job in all the ranks above you."