In a speech to Netanyahu and other members of the occupation administration, military intelligence service veterans warned against further changes to the legal system. The letter was made public by the Israeli channel Kan.

The adjustments were viewed as a silent and lethal attack by intelligence officials that may cause significant losses in any impending war or when preparing for a nuclear threat.

Israeli analysts believed that the coalition's attacks on ministers and Knesset members who served as leaders of the occupation army would weaken the army because they would undermine the judiciary system and the army's capabilities. Additionally, the failure of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to defend the officers against assaults attempts to erode public confidence in the army.