"I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic event of the loss of a six-year-old child following a fire that broke out at the reception and identification facility at Moria. I want to express my sincere condolences to his family," the minister wrote on Twitter.
"These moments are very crucial. It's time to show responsibility: Follow all the experts’ instructions. Protect the population’s vulnerable groups. Stay at home as much as possible," he wrote.