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Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu A tribute to Charlie Kirk, calling the political activist assassinated Wednesday as a “one generational” figure.
“He is a defender of our shared Jewish Christian civilization. He is delighted to be here to step into Jesus’ footsteps. He values our bond, the bond between the United States and Israel,” Netanyahu said Thursday.Faulkner’s focus. ”
“He has his truth. He stood up for it. But he said, you can come and debate me. He invited this debate. Of course he didn’t invite violence, the terrible violence that tried to silence him.”
Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. His wife and two children survived.
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point in the United States, greeted supporters at an event in San Diego, California on May 1, 2025. (Michael Ho Wai Lee/Getty Images)
Netanyahu recalled his personal moments with Kirk and noted that his son met him during his visit to Israel in 2019.
“We were broken first because a great man was taken from us. He was an extraordinary friend,” he said.
The Prime Minister also stressed Kirk’s firm support for Israel.
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Netanyahu said: “He wrote me a letter on May 2 this year. He said, ‘One of my greatest joys as a Christian is to advocate Israel and form alliances to defend the Jewish Christian civilization.’
He added that he spoke with Kirk this week and invited him back to Israel.
“Sadly, this visit will not be conducted.”
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Kirk is known as a devout Christian. He often talks about his beliefs at campus events across the United States. The organization he founded Turning Point USA has the entire A branch based on faith It aims to encourage Christians to transform faith into action.
His death is a series Politically motivated attacksincluding the two assassinations of President Donald Trump in 2024. Netanyahu mentioned his attempts to the president’s life and his own life.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference held at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel on June 8, 2024. (Jack Guez/Getty Images)
“Whether it is President Trumpalmost twice assassinated, or, they also tried to kill me here. But they got Charlie Kirk, which was heartbreaking. ”
Netanyahu ends by reflecting on Kirk’s legacy.
“I’ll think of Charlie all my life,” he said.
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“Maybe they were once a generation, but generations have relied on their legacy.”
