Officials in the security system warn of "shuffling" in the Gaza Strip: "The IDF is wasting its time" There are disagreements on whether it is right to extend the maneuver to Rafah. The moment is approaching when Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi will be required to convey his recommendation for the various possibilities of ground maneuver.

Among other things, it will be examined whether to launch a ground maneuver into a new area, or to wait and in the meantime to deepen the achievement in the areas where the IDF has operated.