Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today (Tuesday) with the family of Netanel Shakron, who was murdered in the shooting attack at a spring near Neve Tzuf on Yom Kippur Eve, and said that his murderer may be the first to be subjected to the death penalty law for terrorists.
During the conversation, Netanyahu turned to Yoav, Netanel's son, who was at the scene of the attack and survived: "We caught the murderer and recently enacted a death penalty law. We have a great struggle, and we will continue to fight.".
Netanyahu added: "We are entering the refugee camps, but unfortunately it was not enough to save the life of your dear father. It is possible that in the case of your dear father there will be the first application of the death penalty law for terrorists.".
The Prime Minister's Office reported that Netanyahu expressed "heartfelt" condolences to the family, on his own behalf and on behalf of his wife Sarah, following the murder of the father of the family.
It was also reported that the Prime Minister described Netanel as a hero and a "dedicated reserve soldier," and as a family head who, according to him, was an example in his giving and sacrifice for the revival of the Jewish people in their land.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded: "I congratulate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his support for the execution of the murderer of Netanel Shukron, within the framework of the death penalty for terrorists law that we enacted.
""The path to victory over terrorism lies in changing conceptual perceptions and creating strong deterrence. The gallows is an important tool in this struggle, as part of a comprehensive change in perception.".
