The plan is to conquer Gaza Strip with over 50,000 soldiers, relocate civilian population to humanitarian zones, and wage a 'ruthless ground campaign' in terrorist-heavy areas that will receive no humanitarian aid.

Despite eliminating 20,000 Hamas fighters and dismantling vast underground networks, the terror group still controls Gaza, forcing Israel into a January 19, 2025, ceasefire deal—hostages for prisoners.

The operation included drone strikes, ground forces, and airstrikes to dismantle terrorist infrastructure, destroying IEDs, and weapons caches, including a bomb hidden in a washing machine.

After a week of tumultuous negotiations between Hamas, Israel, Qatar, and the incoming Trump administration, a ceasefire was announced on Sunday morning, and Sunday night saw the release of three female hostages: Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher.