In his response to the fatal Shomron shooting attack that claimed the life of Rabbi Raziel Shevach, 35, US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman condemned Hamas for supporting terror and condemned the PA (Palestinian Authority) for paying terrorists.

He tweeted “An Israeli father of six was killed last night in cold blood by Palestinian terrorists,” and “Hamas praises the killers and PA laws will provide them financial rewards. Look no further to why there is no peace.”

The ambassador was referring to a recently-released report by Israel’s Foreign Ministry, documenting how much money terrorists imprisoned in Israel earn from the PA, as do the families of terrorists who were killed while perpetrating attacks.

An Israeli father of six was killed last night in cold blood by Palestinian terrorists. Hamas praises the killers and PA laws will provide them financial rewards. Look no further to why there is no peace.
Praying for the bereaved Shevach family.

— David M. Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) January 10, 2018

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)