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Israeli Leaders Condemn Deadly West Bank Terror Attack, Call for Strong Military Response

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 24, 2026

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Following the fatal shooting of Benyahu Malt near his West Bank community, Israeli leaders expressed condolences and called for a strong military response to terrorism. Ministers and the president condemned the attack, urged unity, and emphasized expanding settlements and security operations to combat terror in Judea and Samaria.

01Benyahu Malt was killed while aiding hikers near his West Bank settlement on Friday.
02Israeli leaders including Sa'ar, Kisch, and Herzog sent condolences and condemned terrorism.
03Sa'ar vowed to deepen Israel's hold on the land despite terror threats.
04Kisch called for continued settlement expansion as a response to terror attacks.
05Avi Maoz demanded an immediate IDF operation to defeat terror in Judea and Samaria.
06Bezalel Smotrich called for evacuating terror-linked villages and dismantling terror infrastructure.

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