Health Ministry Director General Moshe Bar Siman Tov warned of a "serious concern over Clalit's ability to provide healthcare services" following CEO Eli Cohen's resignation. He gave Clalit a five-day ultimatum to respond to five points in his letter. Bar Siman Tov accused Clalit Health Services board chairman Yohanan Locker of "constant interference in the activities of managers appointed by you, which creates disruptions and leads to unreasonable outcomes."