(18. Oktober) According to Ya‘alon, Bennett‘s criticism lacks respect for the financial and diplomatic support the US has provided for Israel‘s right to self-defense against Hamas terrorism.

„Relations between the United States and Israel are based on shared interests and values​​, and a dispute or other comments should not cast a shadow over that,“ Ya‘alon stated. „The United States supports Israel in a variety of fields – including, of course, security – and we need to remember that and to recognize and thank its leaders for that.“