The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum has been labeled an act of terror. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, was known for his pro-Palestinian activism. He allegedly shouted "Free, free Palestine" upon his arrest and is charged with first-degree murder among other offenses. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, a couple engaged to be married, were gunned down as they left an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee. After shooting them, Rodriguez entered the museum where he was apprehended by security. This incident reflects a disturbing trend, as organizations monitoring hate crimes report a rise in antisemitic violence globally.
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington Shooting Incident
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington Shooting Incident
A tragic shooting resulted in the deaths of two Israeli embassy aides in Washington, raising concerns of heightened antisemitism.
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Washington Shooting Incident
A tragic shooting resulted in the deaths of two Israeli embassy aides in Washington, raising concerns of heightened antisemitism.
The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum has been labeled an act of terror. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, was known for his pro-Palestinian activism. He allegedly shouted "Free, free Palestine" upon his arrest and is charged with first-degree murder among other offenses. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, a couple engaged to be married, were gunned down as they left an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee. After shooting them, Rodriguez entered the museum where he was apprehended by security. This incident reflects a disturbing trend, as organizations monitoring hate crimes report a rise in antisemitic violence globally.
A tragic shooting resulted in the deaths of two Israeli embassy aides in Washington, raising concerns of heightened antisemitism.
The fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees outside the Capital Jewish Museum has been labeled an act of terror. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, was known for his pro-Palestinian activism. He allegedly shouted "Free, free Palestine" upon his arrest and is charged with first-degree murder among other offenses. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, a couple engaged to be married, were gunned down as they left an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee. After shooting them, Rodriguez entered the museum where he was apprehended by security. This incident reflects a disturbing trend, as organizations monitoring hate crimes report a rise in antisemitic violence globally.
