MK Matan Kahane (New Right) reacted, to Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi comments, stating that the most significant threat to Israel is in the northern arena, due to Iranian consolidation in Syria and elsewhere.

"I call on Iran not to test us. The IDF is prepared for any scenario. The IDF has every ability to respond to any Iranian attack. Please be assured that Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi is preparing as required against the complex realities in the north, "Kahane said.