Israeli observers differ on Egypt’s role regarding the estimated 50 tunnels linking Gaza to Sinai, but agree the situation must be managed cautiously.

The Israeli military is ramping up operations throughout the Gaza Strip.

The move limits Hamas’s smuggling efforts, and also demonstrates that Israel is not deterred by international pressure.

The army has already conducted large-scale urban warfare sweeps in Khan Yunis, Gaza City.

“Israel should stockpile the weapons and munitions it needs now so that it has what it needs if things get much worse,” US expert warns.

Iran’s attempt to knock out an F-35 base and Hezbollah’s reported attack on an Iron Dome battery reiterate the need to diversify Israeli firepower.

Israel’s primary post-war goal in Gaza should focus on avoiding the type of thinking that allowed Hamas’s Oct. 7 assault to occur, says senior IDF strategist.

Six months into the war, Hamas’s fanatical goals of emerging as the ultimate victor remain in place, say Israeli observers.

While most of Gaza will now be subject to targeted military raids, Hamas in Rafah must still be disbanded in a large-scale ground operation.

Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Amos Yadlin: The problem is not Gaza. The problem is Iran.