The prime minister in charge of forming the government, Gadi Eisenkot, told Netanyahu:
"I ask you: in this sensitive period, take national responsibility, show restraint and beware of dangerous measures that may wait until the swearing in of a new government that enjoys the confidence of the Knesset. Do not violate the people's trust in the government institutions and in the decision-making process."
"Using the security forces without a direct and immediate threat that cannot be rejected could lead to devastating consequences for Israeli democracy and the citizens' trust in the government institutions."
"The heads of the security systems should not be faced with a difficult constitutional struggle and doubts about what is required of them and what is right to do. Allow them to keep, without any doubt, the sacred mandate entrusted to them."