The Chief of Staff of the Israeli military, Eyal Zamir, announced that Operation Gideon's Chariots is nearing completion and emphasized the commitment to long-term security for Israel. During a high-level assessment with military leaders, Zamir highlighted the ongoing efforts across multiple fronts and the importance of responsibility and integrity in decision-making. He stated that the military has met and even exceeded its objectives, and is now positioned to create a new security reality along Israel's borders. Zamir reaffirmed the determination to defeat Hamas and pledged continued efforts to secure the release of hostages.