Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi, and Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar visited the Netzerarim Corridor in the centeral Gaza Strip. Netanyahu and Katz received a regional overview from the commander of Division 99, Brigadier General Yoav Brunner, and Major General Yaron Finkelman, and later talked with the commanders of the reserve brigades fighting in the area. Netanyahu said: "I want to say to those who hold our hostages - whoever dares to harm our hostages — will bear the responsibility. We will pursue you, and we will catch you." Katz added: "We are committed to all IDF soldiers, including the reservists, and we will give them all the conditions to complete their missions."