Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington, D.C., by a man who, according to police, shouted “Free, free Palestine” after the attack. The shooting occurred at 9:05 p.m. local time in an area known for its tourist attractions, museums, and government buildings, including the FBI’s Washington Field Office. The victims, a young couple, were shot while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. D.C. police stated that the incident appears to have been targeted. After opening fire, the suspect who has been detained by authorities ent

Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington, D.C., by a man who, according to police, shouted “Free, free Palestine” after the attack. The shooting occurred at 9:05 p.m. local time in an area known for its tourist attractions, museums, and government buildings, including the FBI’s Washington Field Office. The victims, a young couple, were shot while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. D.C. police stated that the incident appears to have been targeted. After opening fire, the suspect who has been detained by authorities entered the museum, where he was stopped by security personnel, according to Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith. The suspect, identified by police as Elias Rodriguez, reportedly chanted “Free Palestine, free Palestine” while in custody, Chief Smith added. Steve Jensen, Assistant Director of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, said the investigation into the homicides will examine potential ties to terrorism and determine whether the attack was motivated by hate. Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his sorrow over the incident, calling it a “despicable act of hatred and anti-Semitism.” “Our hearts are with the loved ones of those murdered, and our immediate prayers are with the injured. I send my full support to the ambassador and all the embassy staff. We stand with the Jewish community in D.C. and across the U.S.,” Herzog wrote on X. Let me know if you’d like this formatted for publication or tailored for a specific media outlet. President Donald Trump posted on Truth calling for an end to "horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on anti-Semitism". "Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!", his post said.

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