[Python] Condensing a Python method that does a different comparison depending on the operator...

I am trying to write a method that evaluates a statement, but the operator (>, <, =) is sent by the user. I am wondering if there is a easy way to write a more concise method.

The simplified version of the code is:

def comparsion(val1: int, val2: int, operator: str):

if operator == ">":
if val1 > val2:
return True

elif operator == "=":
if val1 == val2:
return True

elif operator == "<":
if val1 < val2:
return True


The only thing that changes in each case is the operator, I am wondering if there is a more efficient way to write this.

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