evamped-externalname-service-support>Revamped ExternalName Service Support</h3><p>Istio 1.20 introduces a new update to <code>ExternalName</code> services, aligning more closely with Kubernetes 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 