National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir welcomed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of the new Shin Bet chief, stating that 'the authority to appoint a Shin Bet director is legally vested solely with the Prime Minister - and it's good that the Prime Minister exercised this authority and appointed a very worthy person to the position.' Additionally, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi stated: 'We were not elected to obey, we were elected to rule! Well done to the Prime Minister for his firm stance.'