Hamas still poses a considerable military challenge, according to IDF estimates that cite 20,000 active fighters and access to weaponry. Only 25% of the group’s tunnel network has been destroyed, underscoring the sustained threat beneath the Gaza Strip.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied any pursuit of regime change in Iran, emphasizing that Israel’s primary objective is to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear program. Accusing Iran of “cheating” and “rushing to the bomb,” Herzog highlighted the urgent need to address the nation’s nuclear ambitions.