Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid expressed concern over a potential outbreak of political violence in response to the government's attempt to sack the country's internal security chief. Lapid warned that if the campaign of hate against the security chief continues, there could be political murders. The opposition has challenged the dismissal in court, claiming it is a sign of anti-democratic behavior by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The supreme court has frozen the government's initial attempt and has given them time to work out a compromise.