'A ruling granting a tenth of the amount of the compensation claim will fatally harm Israeli deterrence and measures to eradicate terrorism through economic means,' argued attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner.

The kidnapping and murder of three teenagers by Arab terrorists, in 2014, brought an outpouring of unity around the world that continues today.

"Israel does not commit war crimes. Israel is defending itself from a murderous terrorist organization that calls for its destruction," Netanyahu stated.

The brave families of the three murdered Israeli boys have chosen not to succumb to terror. Instead, they are promoting Israeli unity and strength.