Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich addressed the Iranian missile strike on Be'er Sheva and the ceasefire with Iran, saying: "There is no doubt that this morning leaves a bitter taste, but despite all the regret, the truth is that we achieved a decisive victory in the campaign against Iran that will be gloriously recorded in the pages of Israel's history." According to him, "We removed an immediate existential threat from the eternal Israel and severely damaged the Iranian Ayatollah regime." Smotrich added that "Now with full force to Gaza, to complete the mission - to destroy Hamas, return our hostages and with God's help ensure security for the people of Israel."

