Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said after the announcement of Charlie Kirk's murder that "he was a friend of Israel, fought against lies and stood firmly for the Judeo-Christian community. We spoke just two weeks ago and I invited him to Israel. Unfortunately, this visit will not take place." He added that Kirk was murdered for "speaking truth and defending freedom," and said that "we lost an amazing person. His courageous belief in freedom of expression will leave a mark. Rest in peace."