Netanyahu and Galant aimed their remarks mainly at the ears of the organization that controls the Gaza Strip. Although the operation is defined as very successful – and rightly so: the IDF achieved its defined goals – it is highly doubtful whether it has succeeded in restoring deterrence.
It is not at all certain whether Israel will not find itself in the Gaza round again within a short period of time. In recent years, this date has turned out to be particularly sensitive, and although Operation Shield and Arrow is now in its final stages, there is no guarantee that we will not see more rocket fire.