Just before dusk, Rabbi Meir Chai, 40, was killed by terrorists between the two Yesha communities of Einav and Shavei Shomron as he was driving on Route 57.
Police give two scenarios: one in which the terrorists shot from a passing car and the other a roadside ambush.
The irony of a terrorist murder on the eve of one of the biggest releases of terrorists convicted for the direct murder of Jews is not lost on anyone.
Shas MK Missim Zev, who was personally acquainted with Rabbi Chai, came to the scene of the murder and said that every time an Israeli government makes concessions such as lifting roadblocks and, now, the settlement freeze, terror raises its ugly head. He went on to demand that Defense Minister Barak get back to guarding the security of Jewish citizens of Israel rather than investing energy in preventing Jews from developing the Land of Israel.
Others were heard to point out that making compromises so that PA President Abbas will look good in the eyes of his constituents has once again forced Jews to pay the price in their own blood.
