In Israel's multi-front war, only one goal has been achieved

Israel is entering its fourth year of a multi-front war, and only one of its war goals has been achieved – the return of the hostages. All fronts remain open: Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Syria. The central challenge is ending the fighting through agreements while ensuring security for communities near the border. At the same time, the military needs rehabilitation, addressing the burden on reserves, preserving regional alliances, and treating war casualties.

Israel is entering its fourth year of a multi-front war, and only one of its war goals has been achieved – the return of the hostages. All fronts remain open: Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Syria. The major challenge is ending the fighting through agreements or security understandings on each front. In Iran, everything depends on US President Trump. In Gaza and Lebanon, compromises and leadership courage are required from the Israeli leadership. In any agreement, Israel must ensure security for communities near the border. At the same time, the military needs rehabilitation, including refreshing forces, returning to training, and reducing the burden on reserves. Treating war casualties – about 20,000 cases of mental health injuries, with an estimate of doubling – is another challenge. Preserving regional alliances, especially with Gulf states, is essential. The analysis criticizes the government for a lack of decisions, the Defense Minister's vote against the draft exemption law, and the harm to the IDF.