Here is the official Joint Statement by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), following consultations with members of the security cabinet and senior defense officials, to implement a series of measures in response to the terrorist attacks over the past day:
1. Demolish the home of the attacker responsible for this morning’s attack near the village of Tel.
2. Conduct intensive operations in villages identified as centers of terrorist activity, including weapons seizures, revocation of work permits, and other measures.
3. Reinforce military forces throughout the West Bank.
4. Separate traffic routes and establish additional checkpoints.
5. Accelerate the legalization of existing outposts and the establishment of new ones.
The Prime Minister and the Defense Minister expressed their condolences to the Melt family following the killing of their son, Benyahu, in this morning’s attack, wished a full recovery to those injured, and voiced support for the security forces and the residents for their steadfastness in the face of terrorism.