Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held a security assessment in the 210 Division near Mount Dov with Major General David Zini, 446 Corps Commander. Gallant stated "our achievements in the field will create better conditions for the people returning home than before we started the campaign." Gallant commented on the situation in Gaza "we will resume fighting and striking at Hamas as soon as the respite is concluded." (Yoav Zitun)