Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel referred today to the announcement by Ministers Bennett and Shaked to establish a new party.

"Only a big Likud will prevent abandoning the State to the Left. Jewish Home II will lose precious votes from the Right and may lead to establishing a leftist government, a decision stemming from ego and personal interests. I'm surprised at my friend Ayelet Shaked, who joined such an irresponsible step. We're in a campaign for the future of Israel when there are two choices - a big Likud or a leftist government," she said.