MK Dr. Michael Ben Ari (National Union) has responded to attempts by Peace Now to forcefully enter into the town of Neriah by saying, "Peace Now supports the enemy and they can sue me for slander for all I care."
Local residents said they were shocked to see Peace Now leader Yariv Openheimer being escorted by police earlier this week into the town of Neriah in Central Samaria in order to survey Jewish building in the town. When the guard at the front gate refused to let Openheimer in, he was arrested.