Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the conflict is far from over and more challenges lie ahead. He pledged to continue moving forward with wisdom and judgment, restoring security and prosperity to areas around Gaza and to the settlements and northern regions. Netanyahu added that maintaining a security zone in southern Lebanon is essential, as it separates Hezbollah from Israeli citizens and settlements. He reiterated his long‑standing goal that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons, stating that as long as he remains prime minister, that outcome will be prevented.