 The rally was attended by a number of pop icons, public figures and extremist figures.Netanyahu on 19 April urged for "balance" in the shooter's trial and said that he is sure the court will act wisely in weighing Azaria's killing of the Palestinian attacker and the context in which he operated.On 25 July, Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said the government must not express a stance on the shooting until the end of the trial and also criticised the earlier reaction of his predecessor Ya'alon.