During the security discussion with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented participants with options for continued action in the Gaza Strip and opposed the possibility of occupation. This was reported by sources familiar with the details, who added that Zamir clarified that the IDF would take any action chosen by the political echelon. Netanyahu stated that the decision on occupying Gaza will be presented to the political-security cabinet later this week, likely on Thursday. The sources reported that the atmosphere in the discussion was businesslike and the Chief of Staff clarified that he did not threaten to resign.