New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a high-level meeting with senior security officials on Tuesday (August 5) 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.

Media reports suggest Netanyahu 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 favours regaining control of the entire territory.

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