The Likud Party has reacted to the decision of the Joint List or predominantly Arab parties to recommend Benny Gantz as prime minister by saying, "As we warned: The Arab parties that oppose Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and glorify terrorists are recommending Benny Gantz to be prime minister."
A party statement continued, "The Likud will make every effort to establish a stable and strong government committed to Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. It is forbidden to establish a government that relies on Arab parties that oppose the State of Israel."