Defense Minister Israel Katz toured the 70th Ridge in the Gaza Strip, against the backdrop of disputes between the political and security echelons regarding the continuation of fighting in the Gaza Strip. "After the political echelon makes the required decisions, the military echelon - as it has done in all war theaters so far - will professionally implement the policy that will be determined. My role as Defense Minister in charge of the IDF is to ensure this happens - and that is what I will do." Yesterday, senior sources close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "The die is cast, we are going for full occupation in Gaza. If this doesn't suit the IDF Chief of Staff - he can resign."