On the evening of September 28, local time, Israeli Defense Minister Garant held a joint meeting with senior Israeli military officials, including Israel's Chief of General Staff Halevi, to evaluate the preparations for the Israel Defense Forces to “expand their offensive” on the northern front. On the afternoon of the 28th, Israeli Army Chief of General Staff Halevi concluded a security situation assessment meeting at the headquarters of the Israeli Army Northern Command and approved the Israeli military action plan on the northern front.

On the evening of September 28, local time, Israeli Defense Minister Garant held a joint meeting with senior Israeli military officials, including Israel's Chief of General Staff Halevi, to evaluate the preparations for the Israel Defense Forces to “expand their offensive” on the northern front. On the afternoon of the 28th, Israeli Army Chief of General Staff Halevi concluded a security situation assessment meeting at the headquarters of the Israeli Army Northern Command and approved the Israeli military action plan on the northern front.