Ofer Kradi, former deputy rabbi of Be'er Sheva and head of the religious council for Khan and Hakham in Kol Hai:

"There are many dead, and publishing their number is still prohibited. We are preparing with all our strength to honor the deceased. I was near that building last night—it is a very central location. It's a difficult morning for Be'er Sheva and for the people of Israel. The death toll has broken a record. We were prepared, but we never imagined reaching such dire situations.