Israeli government minister Benny Gantz indicated today, Thursday, that they are having a strategic and experienced dialogue with the United States regarding the war against the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement (Hamas) in the Gaza Strip. He stated, "Washington is not trying to dictate to Israel the actions it should take." He added, "We sit as partners who responsibly view the broader picture together." Gantz noted that "Hezbollah must understand the cost it will incur if it escalates the battle."