The tragic news broke early this morning of a young Jewish boy cut down in a savage act of violence.
One boy was murdered and a second was seriously wounded by the axe-wielding terrorist, who infiltrated the Gush Etzion community, carried out the attack and managed to escape within an hour’s span.
Magen David Adom officials who rushed to the scene said that despite desperate attempts by paramedics to save his life, the soul of 13-year-old Shlomo Nativ slipped away shortly after the terrorist attacked him.
In a town of fewer than 1,000 people you can only imagine how heart-wrenching this must be. Yet amidst all this violence the townspeople displayed remarkable courage and attempted to stop the attacker.
“I ran towards the terrorist and tried to grab the axe from him,” said Bat Ayin resident Avinoam Maimon. “I yelled to a woman who saw us to call the police. I could see murder in his eyes.”
A poignant rage was best expressed in an article by Paula Stern.
… what kind of a sick nation would such people build if they were ever given the chance to actually build a country - if to them murdering children is holy, if fighting a 13-year-old is sacred, if it is honorable to leave a seven-year-old fighting for his life?
Indeed. As she said, a seven-year-old shouldn’t have to fight for his life. A thirteen-year-old shouldn’t have to die.
The only response to this attack from the Obama administration was to say they would work hard to create a Palestinian state. Incredible. What kind of two-faced monster has been elected?
Young Shlomo Nativ was buried today. The literal thousands that attended his funeral can be seen here.
Thousands Attend Shlomo Nativ's Funeral
