Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends condolences to the families of the two Israelis murdered in a Jerusalem terror attack on Sunday.
The fatalities in the attack at Ammunition Hill are Levana Malihi, 60, a grandmother and retired Knesset employee, and police officer First Sergeant Yosef Kirma, 29.
“Yesterday was a sad day for Jerusalem,” Netanyahu says. “I am sending condolences to the families of our friend, Levana Malihi. I think that anyone who was in the Knesset remembers her radiant smile. We cry with her family, and with the family of the heroic policeman, Yossi Kirma, who chased after the terrorist and lost his life in the chase, which, without a doubt, saved many lives.”
Netanyahu says Israel is entering the holiday season, when the threat of terrorism is heightened and “terror supporters and inciters try to fan the flames.”
“We need citizens to be vigilant, and certainly the security forces as well, who are working day and night to protect us and serve as a buffer and a wall between these murderers and the citizens of Israel,” Netanyahu says.
Jerusalem resident Levana Malihi, 60, left, and police officer First Sergeant Yosef Kirma, 29, who were shot dead in a terror attack in Jerusalem, October 9, 2016. (Police spokesperson)
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