Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu responded to the withdrawal of Gal Hisrch from the candidacy for the position of Police Commisioner.
"For a month already Gal Hirsch's good name has been trampled anew by critics. And for what? For agreeing to leave successful work and to report for a challenging and important national mission for all citizens of the state. He agreed without hesitation and look what happened: slander and denigration. It is not proper to act this way toward someone who has sacrificed his best years, energy and talent on behalf of the State of Israel."