Netanyahu promises ‘decisive and wise’ response to shootings

Netanyahu releases a statement early Thursday that vows ‘a series of offensive and defensive steps’ against terrorists following the shooting attack in Tel Aviv.

“This was a difficult event, a cold-blooded murder by criminal terrorists. I want first of all to send condolences to the families whose worlds were decimated at this moment, and of course wishes for the swift healing of the wounded,” he says.

At a meeting of defense chiefs Wednesday night, “we discussed a series of offensive and defensive steps that we will take in order to act against this serious phenomenon of shootings. This is a challenge, and we shall meet it,” he vows.

He promises “determined action by police, IDF and security agencies to locate all collaborators who took part in this murder, and to prevent future attacks.”

And he concludes: “We’re in the middle of a complex period. We will act decisively and wisely.”