2 Israeli Embassy staffers killed in 'act of terror' in Washington, DC

Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, were shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D. C. , on Wednesday, prompting the FBI to label the incident an 'act of terror. ' The couple, who were staff members at the Israeli Embassy, were attending a Jewish conference when the shooting occurred. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 31, allegedly shouted 'free, free Palestine' during the attack and was quickly apprehended by police.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the shooting as an 'unspeakable' act of antisemitism, linking it to rising anti-Jewish sentiment since the October 7th massacre. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds, with police recovering 21 cartridge casings at the scene. This tragic event has heightened fears regarding the safety of Jewish communities in the U. S.