On 3 July, at 18:30, the Israeli cabinet approved a rescue mission, presented by Major General Yekutiel "Kuti" Adam and Brig. Gen. Dan Shomron.
O 3 de xullo ás 18:30, o goberno israelí aprobou a misión de rescate, presentada polo Maior xeneral Yekutiel "Kuti" Adam e o xeneral de brigada Dan Shomron.