Israel claims to have killed thousands of Hamas militants and dismantled much of its infrastructure in Gaza, yet acknowledges that completely eliminating the group is unlikely, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's calls for 'total victory'. Khaled Meshal, a senior Hamas official, asserts that the group is actually gaining the upper hand and will influence Gaza's future. Meanwhile, Osama Hamdan, another Hamas leader, maintains that the group has sufficient resources to sustain its resistance, countering Israeli assertions that Hamas no longer exists as a military force. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 41,206 reported deaths in Gaza, while the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Additionally, tensions are escalating on Israel's northern border with Hezbollah, raising concerns over broader regional instability. Efforts for a truce are stalled, with the U.S. not exerting sufficient pressure on Israel to make concessions in negotiations.