Anyways, a few notes on why the pause can be a positive thing for Israel.
Its rather tough to continue the so called genocide narrative when they are at the negotiating table, releasing 3:1 hostage ratio, allowing aid, evacuating civilians and the like. The breather was needed.
It also allows American Hostages to be gotten out. This is extremely important. Once they are out, the IDF will have increased capacity options for killing Hamas.
It allows for troop rotation, and a few days R&R for the frontliners to catch their breath, hot meals and showers, call loved ones(operation security depending), 8 hours sleep a day etc. Awesome for morale, and getting ready for the next phase.
Also allows for supply/repair/replacement of equipment, ammo etc. Alwats needed, and again a good refresh for the next phase.
Add on a chance to reassess options in light of new intel gathered for how to destroy Hamas. A few extra days could be crucial to that.
And finally they can spend a few days hitting rocket emplacements in Lebanon. Hezbollah needs to be crippled a bit so now is a good time.
And meanwhile Hamas are rat trapped in their tunnels.