etes behavior.
This change simplifies <code>ServiceEntry</code> definitions and enhances Istio&rsquo;s ability to handle DNS entries. Users can now
opt in to the new behavior in preparation for the upcoming default switch.</p><h3 id=consistent-envoy-filter-ordering>Consistent Envoy Filter Ordering</h3><p>A new consistent ordering for Envoy filters across inbound, outbound, and gateway proxies has been implemented,
ensuring that filters are applied uniformly, regardless of the traffic direction or protocol.<