Former Jerusalem Mayor and Likud primary candidate Nir Barkat, the Likud candidate, responded to Benny Gantz's speech: "The masks have been removed, I'm sorry Benny Gantz, from an amazing commander, you have become another pale voice in the choir - only Bibi."

"Too bad, it does not look like leadership, a little advice, a little modesty has not harmed anyone yet." He added.