Opposition leader Yair Lapid made a statement addressing the fighting in the Gaza Strip, saying "I want to warn the citizens of Israel - the government has failed in the war in Gaza." According to him, "The campaign has spiraled out of control. Every time we leave, Hamas arrives, booby-traps routes and houses, and waits for us to return." He addressed the claim that "there is hunger in Gaza," noting that "The one responsible for hunger in Gaza is Hamas. But who is responsible for Gaza in general is Israel. The IDF is there and is not starving anyone, it's contrary to our security and diplomatic interests."

