Vickers honoured by Knesset, meets Netanyahu [Video]

JERUSALEM — The Canadian Parliament’s sergeant-at-arms who shot a gunman inside the Parliament building last month was honoured by Israel’s Knesset today.

Kevin Vickers, who as in Israel for a security conference planned before the Oct. 22 Ottawa shootings, was recognized Nov. 12 by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and met with Edelstein in his chambers.

Vickers also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised Mr. Vicker’s on his bravery and quick response, which saved the lives of many.

“This terror attack in Ottawa proves, once again, that Islamic radical terrorism has no limits and respects no borders. Israel and Canada stand side-by-side in the international effort to eliminate terrorism,” Netanyahu said.

Edelstein gave Vickers a gift on behalf of the Knesset.

Vickers said in response that “thwarting the terror attack was not my act alone, but that of the entire staff, and we were proud of it.”

Edelstein stressed the …