Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paid tribute to slain American conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, calling him a “great hero” and drawing a poignant parallel to the death of his own brother during a historic rescue mission.
Speaking in an interview, Netanyahu reflected on Kirk’s life and sudden death, emphasizing both the personal and cultural loss felt by allies of Israel. “Charlie was 31,” Netanyahu said. “He was a great hero of our common roots and common culture.”
The prime minister then recalled his brother, Yonatan “Yoni” Netanyahu, who was 30 when he was killed in July 1976 while leading the famed Entebbe rescue operation in Uganda. Yoni, a commander in Israel’s elite commando unit, was the sole Israeli soldier killed while successfully freeing more than 100 hostages held by German and Palestinian hijackers.
“My older brother was 30 years old when he died, trying to — successfully rescuing — Israeli hostages held by German and Arab terrorists,” Netanyahu recounted. The comparison underscored the prime minister’s view of Kirk as someone who embodied courage and devotion to shared Judeo-Christian values, even in the face of hostility.
Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot at a Utah event earlier this week, an attack that U.S. officials have described as a targeted killing. His death has sparked grief across conservative circles and reignited debates over political violence in the United States.
For Netanyahu, the tragedy resonated not only as the loss of a political ally but also as a reminder of the high cost of defending freedom and cultural identity. By likening Kirk’s death to his brother’s sacrifice, he placed the commentator within a narrative of shared struggle between Israel and its American supporters.
“Charlie stood for truth, for faith, for our common civilization,” Netanyahu said. “His loss is heartbreaking, but his legacy will endure.”
The remarks highlight Netanyahu’s effort to frame Kirk’s advocacy for Israel as part of a broader defense of Western values. As Israel continues to face international scrutiny and security challenges, the prime minister’s tribute tied the personal pain of loss to the enduring fight against extremism.
Kirk’s killing, like Yoni Netanyahu’s death decades earlier, now stands as a symbol of the risks borne by those who take public stands in defense of freedom and identity.
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