Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli abstained from voting on changing the war's name, claiming the name belongs to Israel's establishment and founding generation. National Missions Minister Orit Struck opposed because, according to her, the war has not ended in true resurrection, as it depends on developments in the Gaza Strip. Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu wondered during the cabinet meeting: "What will happen if, God forbid, we need to return to fighting?"

