Mayor Eliyahu Shaviro of the Samarian Jewish city of Ariel reacted to Tuesday afternoon's terror attack at the nearby Gitai Avishar Junction by expressing support for security forces at the scene. He said they prevented harm to soldiers and civilians.
The mayor said, "Perverse terrorists will not succeed in breaking our spirit. This is our native land and we'll remain here forever. Our response to those who try to harm us is a combination of a stubborn fight by security forces and strengthening settlement in all areas of the state of Israel, including Judea and Samaria."