Several Murdered In Terrorist Attacks Targeting Israel On Holocaust Remembrance Day

Ryan SaavedraJanuary 28, 2023

Numerous people were killed in terrorist attacks on Israel that took place on Holocaust Remembrance Day.

An armed terrorist opened fired on innocent civilians as they were trying to flee a Jerusalem synagogue that had just finished its Sabbath service on Friday.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry Seven civilians were killed and several others were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The terrorist was neutralized by police forces, and they have increased their presence in the region to prevent future attacks.

Another terrorist attack It happened According to police, Saturday morning saw a 13-year old terrorist shoot at a father, and his son as they walked along the street.

“Terrorist organizations are encouraging and inciting for children to be involved in terrorist attacks against innocent civilians,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “Terrorist organizations continue using fake news and non-stop incitement online calling for the murder of innocent Israelis, while encouraging the use of children as perpetrators of terrorism.”

“Israel will continue to act forcefully against the threat of terrorism,” The statement went on. “We will pursue and reach every terrorist who harms Israeli citizens. Anyone who wishes to harm Israel must know that they will pay a heavy price for their actions. We are calling on the public not to take the law into their own hands.”

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, advised people not to seek revenge after the attacks. “I call on the people not to take the law into their own hands. For that purpose, we have an army, police, and security forces,” He stated. “They act and will act according to the cabinet instructions.”

After the attack, the Biden administration reached out to President Isaac Herzog as well as Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu of Israel.

“The President made clear that this was an attack against the civilized world,” A White House statement stated. “He offered all appropriate means of support to the Government and People of Israel over the coming days. The President stressed the iron-clad U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, and agreed that his team would remain in constant touch with their Israeli counterparts.”