The ceasefire left Israel without diplomatic gains and without a response to its main threats. The gap between military success and the actual outcome heightens the risk of further escalation. At the same time, criticism is mounting over the government's conduct and its impact on Israel's standing on the international stage.

The US has given Iran a 36 hour deadline to meet the ceasefire terms, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting all fire. The message came amid fears of violations on the ground and growing pressure on Tehran to honor its commitments. US officials stress that without full compliance, the conflict could resume.

According to American commentators, the central objective of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons has already been achieved for a prolonged period. The damage to Iran's production systems and missile capabilities has altered the regional balance of deterrence. Alongside the military achievements, however, the question of the regime's stability and the broader diplomatic consequences remains unresolved.

Within 10 minutes and across several areas simultaneously, the IDF carried out a major blow against about 100 command centers and military infrastructure sites belonging to Hezbollah. It was the IDF's largest strike in Lebanon since the start of the current campaign.

After months of boasts that the threat had been pushed back for years, Israel is ending 40 days of fighting without a decisive outcome. The very ceasefire will force it to pay a heavy price, one that could come due if the war resumes. At the same time, the question of Lebanon remains unanswered, and not a single Israeli official sees fit to provide the public with answers.