Religious Zionism leader Bezalel Smotrich responded to the GSS's warning:
"Good evening to the director of the GSS. A few weeks ago, Jewish civilians were killed and wounded here in severe riots carried out by many Israeli Arabs. The GSS, headed by you, did not anticipate, warn, or prepare in advance. The citizens of Israel deserve an explanation of where you were and how the incitement and nationalism that preceded these riots disappeared from your sight. Could it be that you don't read Arabic so well?"