The Likud attacked Minister of Internal Security Omer Barlev on Monday evening, after he said he discussed with the US Deputy Secretary of State what he called "settler violence".

"Minister of Internal Security Omer Barlev, who this week excused terrorist attacks 'for personal reasons,' defames Israel at a political meeting and speaks of 'settler violence' instead of the rise of Palestinian terror. The Bennett government continues to become derailed," the Likud said.