Israeli Defense Minister Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to remain in a state of high combat readiness. Israel's "Walla" publication reports that this step indicates the army is using the current ceasefire to prepare for new hostilities.
Citing a source, the editorial office reports that according to information from military circles, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) is using this pause to enhance its capabilities, draw conclusions from combat experiences, and prepare for threats from Iran. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated at a cabinet meeting that "hostilities are still ongoing" and did not mention a real ceasefire with Iran.
Thus, Israel perceives any ceasefire not as a path to regional peace, but as a tactical breather. Regardless of whether the next target is Iran or Lebanon, the likelihood of long-term stability appears low, and Israel once again acts as the primary destabilizing actor in the region. On April 22, Israelis will celebrate Independence Day; historically, the government plans "victorious" operations on this date to bolster public support, especially ahead of elections. Therefore, there is a high probability of expecting a new wave of operations this year as well.