Speaking about the Harpaz report, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz said that, "this is a sad day for the IDF, Israel, our citizens and every person involved in the incident."
"I do not intend to judge the parties involved in the report and I'll mind my own business, which is not small at all. Lines were crossed and improper steps functionally, morally and ethically were made… I cannot tolerate this behavior."
"Most of the lessons in this matter are behind us. We appointed two committees to ensure that we have no administrative breaches in other fields."