US EditionPro-Israel Activists Mourn Charlie Kirk: 'A Brave Man Who Defended Our Country With Determination'
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised Charlie Kirk's commitment to Judeo-Christian values and free speech, highlighting his impact on U.S.-Israel relations and conservative youth activism.
- On Wednesday, Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder and CEO, was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University and later confirmed dead, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claiming `Charlie Kirk was murdered for speaking truth and defending freedom`.
- As a founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk had built a prominent profile as a pro-Israel activist on U.S. college campuses and a media host, sponsoring the January 6, 2025 rally.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he had spoken with Charlie Kirk two weeks ago, invited him to Israel, and called him a `lion-hearted friend` whose visit will not happen.
- No suspect has been detained and authorities say motives remain unclear, while President Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered to Half Mast and Fox News anchors showed emotional reactions.
- The killing intensified worries about political violence in the American political landscape, prompting Jewish and Israeli community leaders to call for prayers and an end to such violence amid remembrance of 9-11 and October 7th.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Responds to Claims That Israel Was Involved With Charlie Kirk Assassination
There are a lot of wild theories floating around about who was responsible for tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. As you've probably seen on social media by now, one of those theories involves the nation of Israel.
'A great human being has been taken from us' - Netanyahu eulogizes Charlie Kirk
Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a heartfelt eulogy for conservative, pro-Israel commentator Charlie Kirk, who was murdered on Wednesday during a speaking event at the University of Utah. Charlie Kirk was a defender of our common Judeo-Christian civilization. Charlie was more than a friend of Israel. He was a great champion of our shared roots and values. May his memory be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/QVVEJjKxey — Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נ…
'Charlie Kirk Square': Israeli mayor names traffic circle in honor of 'our great friend'
PM Netanyahu and the Israeli Foreign Ministry officially eulogized Kirk as 'a steadfast friend' who 'stood proudly for the Judeo-Christian values,' as Israeli ministers moved, without proof, to label the murder 'collusion between the global Left and radical Islam'
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