Yisrael Beytenu chairman and former defense minister Avigdor Liberman welcomed the elimination of the terrorist who carried out the attack at the Ariel junction, saying, "Congratulations to the security forces for the professional and speedy action that led to the elimination of the despicable terrorist."
"And once again condolences to the families of Staff Sergeant Gal Keidan and the late Rabbi Ahiad Ettinger and wishes for the recovery of the IDF soldier who was seriously wounded in the attack."