According to the IDF, Hamas’ final battalions are days away from being dismantled. This does not turn Gaza into a Hama free paradise, but it does turn it into Arab cities like Shchem and Jenin - far more manageable than Gaza has been in the past.
By turning the next phase of the Gaza war into counter terror operations that are focused on freeing hostages, eliminating threats, and finding Sinwar, the IDF free up more divisions for the next and far more serious war.
With the chances of an expanded war with Lebanon growing, many countries have asked their citizens to flee Lebanon. Germany, Netherlands, Canada, and more are all taking emergency action due to the clear danger that Israel may attack by surprise in the coming days.
Despite the rhetoric from the USA, war seems inevitable – its only a matter of when.