Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan (Jewish Home) has called on the left wing and the international community to denounce the arson at the Gush Etzion synagogue.
"Holy books were set on fire at the Givat Sorek synagogue, near the community of Karmei Tzur," said Rabbi Ben Dahan. "I expect that people on the left and the international community will cease their dance of hypocrisy and unequivocally denounce the criminal act."
He added that "The desecration of a holy place that was created in the memory of the three kidnapped youths who were murdered by terrorists is a despicable act. Security forces are working to find those responsible."