Singer Shlomo Artzi paid tribute to Yonathan Gefen after his passing: "Yonatan Gefen was one of the greatest Israeli writers. Sharp, influential and brave. He raised a generation of writers after him."
"The Little Prince from Company B is the first song that comes to mind for Memorial Day. Only Yonatan could formulate a definition of this kind: an Israeli soldier, a little prince who falls in battle in the desert."
Or "Yonatan, go home, take a train, take a plane, take a small gift for the child."
And: "What is more beautiful than lines that have a strong desire to return to Israel? For eight years, Yonatan Benny performed as a guitarist accompanying Yonatan Gefen and loved him in every moment. A hug for Aviv, Shira and Natasha [his children]. May his memory be blessed."