Tourism Minister Yariv Levin was updated on the details of the murderous attack in Kiryat Arba while touring Karnei Shomron.
"At this difficult time our hearts are with the family of Hallel Yaffa Ariel, who was cruelly murdered in her sleep by a disgusting terrorist," he said.
"I received news of this shocking attack while touring Karnei Shomron. Even here I repeated what I have said, that the answer to this murderous and shocking terrorism coming from within Palestinian society is to continue to build and strengthen the cities and towns in all areas of the country."
(Ido Ben Porat)