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Seth Franceman explains that current realities are complex. While many Hamas fighters have been targeted and eliminated, the group continues its recruitment efforts, especially of youth. Hamas still controls approximately 30-40% of Gaza and holds hostages in its territories. Israel’s military achievements have degraded Iranian-backed proxies like Hezbollah and Iraqi militias, but groups like the Houthi rebels remain active elsewhere in the region. This leaves Israel in a position of cautious optimism—potentially open to a ceasefire, but with political considerations complicating the decision.