In his role as Likud Party Chairman, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of the Likud Knesset faction meeting, "We are happy to open this Knesset session. We are sitting here with an unparalleled team. It really includes the best people - men and women - who are doing faithful service for the state of Israel, for the citizens of Israel and for our people."
Netanyahu added, "I appreciate your cooperation very much. We have a big job ahead of us."