Defense Minister Yoav Galant reacted to the killing of the terrorist in the north who detonated an explosive device near the Megiddo junction and planned another attack.
"Congratulations to the security forces for thwarting the terrorist involved in the bomb attack at the Megiddo Intersection last Monday. This success is the result of decisive, integrated and rapid activity by the IDF, Shin Bet, and the Counterterrorism Unit. We continue operational and intelligence efforts and inter-organizational coordination following the dangerous attack and its successful foiling which prevented further attacks."
"During the last few days, I held situational assessments regarding the attack with the participation of IDF commanders and the heads of the security agencies. We continue to take all the necessary steps to preserve civilian safety and to complete the investigation of the incident in all its aspects."