Israel News

Ari Fuld’s killer convicted of murder

An Israeli court found the terrorist guilty of murder. 

By World Israel News Staff

Khalil Yusef Ali Jabarin, the terrorist who stabbed to death Ari Fuld, was convicted of murder by an Israeli military court on Monday morning.

Jabarin stabbed Fuld outside a shopping center in Gush Etzion in September 2018. Fuld, though mortally wounded, heroically drew his gun, shooting and wounding the terrorist before he could harm others. Fuld then collapsed from his wounds.

Efforts by first responders were unable to save him.

The terrorist, Jabarin, is an 18-year-old resident of the town of Yatta, located south of Hebron in the Palestinian Authority.

The Palestinian Authority immediately began paying his family after the attack.

“We are not bashful or secretive about our support for our prisoners,” a PA official told The Times of Israel. “The [Jabarin] family would be eligible to receive a monthly salary of NIS 1,400 ($390), if their son is not freed by Israel and it completes all the necessary documents.”

Fuld was well-known for his advocacy work on behalf of Israel.

“In the name of every citizen of Israel, I send my condolences to the family of Ari Fuld, who was murdered today in a terrorist attack in Gush Etzion,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

“With his last strength, Ari fought heroically against the terrorist and prevented a greater tragedy. Ari was a wonderful father to four children. He was an advocate for Israel who fought to spread the truth about Israel. May his memory be a blessing.”

Thousands of people made their way to his funeral at the Kfar Etzion cemetery, just south of Jerusalem.

American diplomats also mourned Fuld, including current U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his predecessor Daniel Shapiro.

“America grieves as one of its citizens was brutally murdered by a Palestinian terrorist,” said U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman in a tweet shortly after Fuld’s death was announced.

“Ari Fuld was a passionate defender of Israel and an American patriot. He represented the best of both countries and will be deeply missed. May his family be comforted & his memory be blessed.”

Share
Published by
David Isaac
Tags: Ari Fuld Palestinian Authority Terrorism

Recent Posts

  • Jewish Diaspora & Antisemitism

Actress Susan Sarandon blames Hollywood ‘Zionists’ for lack of major roles

The actress lost representation from her agency when she made remarks dismissing antisemitism a month…

8 hours ago
  • Arab-Israeli Conflict

Lebanese MP: Hezbollah disarmament could lead to inclusion in Abraham Accords 

Makhzoumi urged Lebanon’s military to establish a checkpoint in Beirut’s Dahieh neighborhood to disarm Hezbollah.

8 hours ago
  • Israel News

IDF chief warns enemies will ‘pay heavy price’ as military drills for multi-front attack

Zamir closely observed the activation of alert forces and reserves, operational responses and decision-making at…

9 hours ago
  • Videos

WATCH: Palestinian journalist calls Democrat politician ‘AIPAC monkey’

Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal accused top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries of being 'an errand boy for…

11 hours ago
  • Middle East

Iran protester faces second execution attempt

Human rights organizations report that death sentences were initially handed down to 15 people connected…

11 hours ago
  • Videos

WATCH: Nova survivors, former captives dance outside Auschwitz in defiant display

Survivors of the Nova festival massacre and freed hostages took part in a spiritual trip…

11 hours ago