Following the deadly shooting/stabbing terror attack at Shar Shechem on Wednesday, 24 Shevat, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Thursday visited the wounded border policewoman, Ravit, who’s condition B”H is now described as moderate/stable and not life-threatening.

The Prime Minister said, “I just visited with the border policewoman who – along with her comrades – acted with heroism and resourcefulness. Together with their commander, they prevented a much greater disaster. I was impressed by her courage, tenacity and steadfastness, and of her family. Of course, we all grieve over the death of Hadar Cohen, a genuine hero. We all embrace her family.

“We are in a very major effort against terrorism. Kabatya is cordoned off. The IDF and the ISA are carrying out widespread arrests. We have revoked very many permits to work in Israel and the Attorney General informed me yesterday that he has slated several more terrorists’ homes to be sealed and demolished. This is only part of our efforts to fight this terrorism, and we will defeat it. It will take time; this is a protracted struggle. Islamic terrorism is inundating the world and inciting millions in many countries, from Jakarta to Africa to California. We are part of this turmoil, it is not skipping over us, and we are fighting it with great strength and will continue to do so.”

Prime Minister told Ravit “Your reactions and your resourcefulness prevented terrible disasters. The entire Israeli people embrace you and hope that you will recover quickly.”

Ravit responded explained how the attack unfolded. She said, “We are here to protect civilians. This is what we were drafted for and this is why we are here. I have no doubt that Hadar knew this and acted in this light. I understood that Hadar saved my life.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)