Tel Aviv, Aug. 6 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting with senior security officials this week to review options for the ongoing war in Gaza. According to his office, the "limited security discussion" lasted around three hours and included a presentation from military Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on possible next steps.

Netanyahu, as per media reports, is leaning towards a complete military takeover of the Gaza Strip, reversing Israel's 2005 disengagement. Channel 12 cited an official from Netanyahu's office saying the prime minister favors regaining control of the entire territory.

"We are not giving up on any of these missions," Netanyahu told new military recruits. "It is still necessary to complete...