Senior Yamina Party member Naftali Bennett has responded to the locating of an explosive device between the Samarian Jewish communities of Itamar and Elon Moreh by saying, "The Hamas action to lay explosives is intended to produce 'Lebanonization' of Judea and Samaria. It is intended to deter Israelis from moving freely, traveling everywhere and living a normal life. This should not be allowed."
Bennett concluded, "The response should not be to restrict the movement of Israelis, but a mortal blow to the enemy and restoration of security and routine to our citizens."