MK Avshalom Vilan (Meretz) termed Cohen's statements "an Iranian attempt," and vowed "there will not be an ayatollah police here." Vilan has submitted a bill designed to compel the National Insurance Institute to pay for cremation, not just burial, and it was approved by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation. Vilan promised to continue promoting his bill, although its chance of passing has dimmed in view of Shas' position.