Speaker of the Knesset and Likud MK Yariv Levin, commented on the resignation of Minister Zeev Elkin from the government and the Likud.
"Unfortunately, it is precisely Minister Elkin who prefers personal consideration over loyalty to our way," Levin said. "Instead of strengthening the Likud's demand for fundamental changes in the legal system, he attacks this demand and joins those who seek to perpetuate the serious shortcomings that exist in the legal system and in its appointment process .