Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf spoke at the signing ceremony of Yeruham's framework agreement. "I wish to send condolences to the Weinstein family and thank the Prime Minister, IDF and Shin Bet for returning their bodies, may God avenge their blood," he said. "This is another reminder of our enemies' cruelty, murdering the elderly and holding their bodies captive. We supported deals to secure the release of hostages and will continue to do so in the future. The value of redeeming captives and saving lives takes precedence."

