{"id":2451477,"date":"2025-06-24T17:56:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-looks-to-shift-focus-to-gaza-after-iran-ceasefire\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T17:57:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T21:57:30","slug":"israel-looks-to-shift-focus-to-gaza-after-iran-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-looks-to-shift-focus-to-gaza-after-iran-ceasefire\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel looks to shift focus to Gaza after Iran ceasefire"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-looks-to-shift-focus-to-gaza-after-iran-ceasefire%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2451477&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Israeli military officials have announced their intention to shift focus back to fighting Hamas in Gaza following a ceasefire with Iran that they deem prosperous. Since the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, Israel has been engaged in military operations against Iranian proxy forces across the Middle East. Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir acknowledged the operations against Iran as a notable achievement but emphasized the need to remain vigilant as challenges continue. He stated that while Israel has made substantial progress in hindering Iran&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >nuclear adn missile capabilities<\/a>, operations will now concentrate on Gaza, notably on addressing the hostage situation and dismantling Hamas&#8217;s governance. Despite Israeli advances in controlling Gaza, they face difficulties due to Hamas&#8217;s guerrilla tactics and extensive tunnel networks. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/austin-says-hes-had-no-contact-with-chinese-counterpart\/\" title=\"Austin denies contact with Chinese counterpart.\">situation remains tense<\/a>, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/threats-and-propaganda-the-key-takeaways-from-the-u-s-talks-with-china\/\" title=\"Threats And Propaganda: The Key Takeaways From The U.S. Talks With China\">humanitarian concerns<\/a> prompting calls within Israel for a withdrawal from Gaza as negotiations for hostages continue.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Israel looks to shift focus to Gaza after Iran ceasefire<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2157268\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/idf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Israel Defense Forces\">Israeli<\/a> military officials signaled on Tuesday that they are satisfied with the damage dealt against Iran in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3451943\/where-things-stand-israel-iran-conflict-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title='\"12 Day War,\"'>&ldquo;12 Day War&rdquo;<\/a> and are now looking to shift their attention back to defeating <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hamas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Hamas\">Hamas<\/a> terrorists in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack, the Israeli military has continually shifted its attention across the Middle East against Iranian proxy forces. It is now looking to finish its war in Gaza.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3452650\/status-of-251-hostages-taken-oct-7\/\">What&#8217;s the status of the 251 hostages taken on Oct. 7?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3451943\/where-things-stand-israel-iran-conflict-timeline\/\">Where do things stand in Israel-Iran conflict? Timeline of key events<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3452291\/jeb-bush-praises-trump-iran-strikes\/\">Foe to friend? Trump critic Jeb Bush praises president for handling of Iran<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>In remarks provided to the press, Israeli military chief of staff Eyal Zamir <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/liveblog_entry\/idf-chief-hails-phenomenal-achievement-but-says-campaign-against-iran-is-not-over\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"praised\">praised<\/a> the war with Iran as a &ldquo;phenomenal achievement&rdquo; but cautioned that Israel must &ldquo;keep our feet on the ground. Many challenges lie ahead. We must remain focused; there is no time to rest on our laurels.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Though appearing to confirm the continuing efforts of the ceasefire, Zamir hinted at future operations against Iran.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We have concluded a significant chapter, but the campaign against Iran is not over,&rdquo; Zamir said. &ldquo;We are entering a new phase, one that builds upon the achievements of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-tricks-hamas-with-brilliant-tactical-move-then-launches-ferocious-air-campaign\/\" title=\"... Tricks Hamas With Brilliant Tactical Move, Then Launches Ferocious Air Campaign\">current operation<\/a>. We have set Iran&rsquo;s nuclear project back by years, and the same goes for its missile program.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Now, the focus returns to Gaza, to bringing the hostages home and toppling Hamas rule,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Hamas has remained steadfast against Israel&rsquo;s attacks in Gaza. Since the January ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, which collapsed in March, the Israeli military launched another invasion of Gaza beginning in May, codenamed Operation Gideon&rsquo;s Chariots. Though Israel now controls the majority of the Gaza Strip, it has had difficulty stopping Hamas&rsquo;s hit-and-run tactics and use of its extensive tunnel network.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3451943\/where-things-stand-israel-iran-conflict-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"WHERE DO THINGS STAND IN ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT? TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS\">WHERE DO THINGS STAND IN ISRAEL-IRAN CONFLICT? TIMELINE OF KEY EVENTS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Israel is under pressure from its own to withdraw from Gaza over humanitarian concerns. The country estimates that there are 50 hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza, most of whom are dead.<\/p>\n<p>Trump announced the ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. After initial violations by both sides, an outburst from Trump prompted the two to respect the agreement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2157268\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2157268\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel shifts focus to Gaza after Iran ceasefire, targeting Hamas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2451478,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-jerusalem.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[20083,3823,4671],"class_list":["post-2451477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gaza","tag-iran","tag-israel"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/benjamin-netanyahu-israel-jerusalem.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451477","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2451477"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2451481,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2451477\/revisions\/2451481"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2451478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2451477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2451477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2451477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}