Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed deep sorrow for the deaths of 21 soldiers in a building collapse in the Gaza Strip.
“We received heartbreaking news this morning. My most heartfelt condolences to the families of the heroes. All of Israel embraces you with a broken and aching heart. It is our responsibility to make sure they did not die in vain.”
“These heroes were the pillar of fire before the camp that showed us the way to continue the just war of the nation of Israel, until we defeat evil, until we cut down the darkness. May their memories be blessed.”