Jerusalem was carried out by a handful of extremists who in no way represent Israeli society, Israeli Ambassador to Armenia Joel Lion said.

"These unfortunate events were carried out by a handful of extremists who in no way represent the pluralistic and diverse Israeli society.  As showed by the immediate arrests of the suspects. The State of Israel is committed to freedom of religion and worship for all religions," the Israeli ambassador wrote on Twitter.

He thus commented on the record of Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vahan Hunanyan, who expressed his concern over the recent egregious attacks against Armenians in Jerusalem.

These unfortunate events were carried out by a handful of extremists who in no way represent the pluralistic and diverse Israeli society. As showed by the immediate arrests of the suspects. The State of Israel is committed to freedom of religion and worship for all religions.

— Joel Lion (@ambassadorlion) February 1, 2023