IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has released the military's annual assessment, emphasizing the urgent need for a pause in hostilities following nearly two years of conflict. Zamir convened a meeting with senior military leaders to discuss long-term strategies and evaluate the armed forces' needs, marking the first such gathering since the events of October seventh. His original intention was to develop a comprehensive plan shortly after assuming his position in March, but ongoing fighting and the government's decision to forgo a ceasefire delayed these efforts.