JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep sorrow over the death of Charlie Kirk, the American conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
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Netanyahu took to Twitter to honor Kirk, calling him “a lion-hearted friend of Israel” and a staunch defender of freedom. “Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom. He fought the lies and stood tall for Judeo-Christian civilization,” Netanyahu wrote. “I spoke to him only two weeks ago and invited him to Israel. Sadly, that visit will not take place. We lost an extraordinary friend.”
Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom. A lion-hearted friend of Israel, he fought the lies and stood tall for Judeo-Christian civilization. I spoke to him only two weeks ago and invited him to Israel. Sadly, that visit will not take place.
We lost an…— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) September 10, 2025
The Israeli Prime Minister highlighted Kirk’s unwavering support for Israel and his efforts to combat antisemitism. He emphasized that Kirk’s work in educating young Americans about Israel’s challenges and promoting pro-Israel advocacy was both courageous and impactful.
Netanyahu’s tribute comes amid a global outpouring of grief from pro-Israel leaders and organizations, many of whom echoed his words in honoring Kirk’s commitment to the Jewish state.
Kirk, 31, was known for his vocal pro-Israel stance on college campuses and in American political discourse, frequently defending Israel in debates and public forums. Netanyahu’s acknowledgment underscores the significant bond Kirk had forged with Israel and its leadership in his advocacy work.
