[HIGHLIGHTS] Opinion | Israel has the upper hand: Shield and Arrow goals achieved, cautious optimism about quiet on Jerusalem Day | Israel Hayom

After five days of fighting: Jihad paid a heavy price, while Hamas and Iran remained out of the battle. Once an agreement is reached and the fire stops, the residents of the envelope are guaranteed a period of calm, the length of which will be determined subject to deterrence.

Israel did so without harming too many non-involved civilians, and while succeeding in leaving Hamas and other elements in the Iranian axis out ofThe battle was limited in its goals and achievements, but one in which Israel gained the upper hand.