Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the scene of the deadly terror attack in central Israel and praised security forces for their rapid response in neutralizing the gunman responsible for the shooting spree. Speaking to reporters, Ben-Gvir offered condolences to the victim's family and commended police officers for what he described as decisive action that prevented additional loss of life.

Referring to the terrorist's death during the incident, Ben-Gvir stated, "That's how we want it, a terrorist killed in the field if not the death penalty," reiterating his long-standing support for harsher measures against individuals convicted of terrorism. His remarks came after an Arab-Israeli attacker opened fire at multiple locations, including a gas station and a McDonald's area, killing one civilian and wounding five others before being shot by security forces.

The attack marked Israel's first fatal terror incident of 2026 and triggered a major security response involving police, military personnel, and aerial assets. The shooting has renewed debate over counterterrorism policy, deterrence measures, and the challenges facing Israeli security agencies as they seek to prevent attacks carried out by individuals acting independently inside the country.