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.
Well, of course it’s an anti-American anti-Israel savage
monster that killed this wonderful person.
You wouldn’t find a religious Jew or a righteous Christian
killing anyone on the left who decided to speak at a college the left are crazy, deranged and unhinged.
Time to bring back the death penalty.
Remember r kahana ztl and many more people who spoke the truth the Islamic s and the left cannot tolerate good
May his family be comforted in this time of sorrow. May the shooter be found, alive, to answer for this heinous crime. May the 2nd Amendment be plastered over all graffiti and pronounced on every bumper and tee shirt in the land.
Rip, Charlie
So horrific!
Plus sadly, no security at all!
No one was checked physically or their items brought in
Looking for trouble.
Maybe an inside job of someone jealous of him.
His own supporters are sadly to blame for not providing him proper security
America is to blame for raising monstrous citizens who are only taught to enjoy life without concern for others
America has to shape up real quick
I thought Kirk had been questioning Israel’s slow reaction to the Oct. 7 attack and its brutality in Gaza just lately.