Opposition Leader Yair Lapid responded to Britain's decision, stating that "imposing boycotts and sanctions on Israel is a grave mistake. This is a wrong and dangerous policy, at the wrong time and for the wrong reasons." According to him, "the decision made today will strengthen the extremist voices in Israel just before the Knesset elections and is a shot of encouragement to Hamas and terrorist organizations. It is clear to everyone that this is a decision driven by domestic political considerations in Britain, where a cynical attack on Israel serves to appease disappointed voters."