Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz on Monday morning extended condolences to the victim’s family.

“I share the deep sorrow of the Horgen family following the heinous murder of the late Esther,” he tweeted. “Security forces are already working to get their hands on the [despicable] killer. We will never accept a reality in which human lives are dispensable.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that “security forces will apprehend the murderer as quickly as possible and we will settle accounts with him. I would like to send deep condolences to the family.”

President Reuven Rivlin also issued a statement:

“This is a hard, heart-breaking morning with news of the cruel murder of Esther Horgen, who left her house yesterday and did not return. A full life of wonderful works, of home and family, of creativity and care have been cut short by a beast in human guise,” said Rivlin. “I have full faith that our security forces will get to the despicable murderers and that justice will be done. I embrace Esther’s family, her children and their father. We are with you in this time of such deep grief.”