The mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, in an interview with Galei Tzahal talked about the shooting of Iyad al-Halak, calling it "a tragic and unfortunate case. I do not know exactly what happened there, I intend to visit the family."
He added: "Everyone understands that there was a mistake here and there was nothing done on purpose, and if a mistake is made, one must apologize. It is certain that quiet will prevail throughout the city."