The IDF Spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Ronen Manelis, stated that "the basket of tools at the disposal of the IDF is very broad. We are prepared with many capabilities, not just ground forces. We are determined to carry out the task against a variety of scenarios. "
"The demonstrations that Hamas is trying to organize are an attempt to divert the energy directed against it from the Gaza Strip onto Israel. We are determined to prevent terror activity and mass crossing of the fence," he added.