A Palestinian official said that Major General Majid Faraj, head of the Palestinian Authority's intelligence service, managed the force's work in a deceptive security manner. The authorities in the Gaza Strip announced that their forces in Rafah arrested 6 members of the force’s leadership, and that they are investigating its members.

Comments varied among those who called for investigation and dealing with them firmly. One Twitter user called on customers to be careful and cautious, saying, “Please deal strongly with everyone who deals with the occupation under the guise of aid or otherwise”