The Yesha Council of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria has responded to the fatal stabbing attack at the entrance to Ariel by saying, "For the second time in the past month, murderous terror has been raising its head in order to frighten us and to undermine the belief in the justice of our path. We must act with a firm and determined hand against terrorism and hit terrorists and instigators."
Expressing condolences to the victim's family, the council's statement continued, "At the same time, our unequivocal answer is to continue to deepen our roots by applying sovereignty in Judea, Samaria and the Jordan Valley and expanding construction throughout the region immediately." The council called for the cabinet to pass an appropriate resolution at its next meeting.