The challenges of the IDF: maintaining competence during a lull and disconnecting between the arenas. Almost four months into the war that was imposed on Israel, and three months of ground maneuvers in the Gaza Strip.
Israel is waiting for Yahya Sinwar's decision on whether he is interested in moving forward with the abductees deal. One way or another, the coming week will be very dramatic in terms of the contacts for the hostage deal, and it is very possible that the IDF will be required to stop fighting.