Family of Terror Victim Bnei Malk Calls for Jewish Settlement Expansion in West Bank

The family of Bnei Malk, who was killed in a terror attack in the Salach Ridge area of the West Bank, ended their week-long mourning and visited the attack site where a new Jewish settlement outpost has been established. Bnei Malk served as deputy security officer at the Givat Gilad outpost and was murdered in the attack.

At the site, the family urged Israeli government officials and IDF commanders to secure control of the ridge militarily and to expand Jewish settlement presence in the area. Bnei’s father, Boaz Malk, called on the military to take control of the strategic ridge to prevent further attacks on Jewish hikers and residents. He emphasized the need for both military control and the establishment of Jewish communities to strengthen Israeli hold on the land.

Boaz Malk stated, "Whoever harms Jewish blood will be avenged, and we will continue to deepen our roots in the Land of Israel against those who seek to expel us." He insisted that the homes in the area should be inhabited by Jews, not terrorists. The family’s visit and statements highlight ongoing tensions and calls for increased settlement activity following attacks in the West Bank.