Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked stated following the fatal accident in which the President of the Be'er Sheva District Court Benny Sagi was killed that this is "a great loss to the justice system in Israel." She added: "Judge Benny Sagi was one of the most respected and best judges in the system - professional, fair and humane. In his management of the Be'er Sheva District Court, he demonstrated a combination of leadership, sensitivity and professionalism. May his memory be blessed."