A potential larger war between Israel and the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah may be approaching, remarks made by the Israeli government on Monday suggested. The possibility for an agreement is running out as Hezbollah continues to “tie itself” to the Palestinian militant organization Hamas, and refuses to end the conflict, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said at a meeting with US mediator Amos Hochstein. “Therefore, the only way left to ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities to their homes will be via military action,” Gallant said. His comments came after Israeli Prime Mi…