Tragic Shooting in Washington: Israeli Embassy Workers Killed Amid ‘Free Palestine’ Protests

A shocking incident occurred in Washington, D.C., where two employees of the Israeli embassy were fatally shot near the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. The attack took place on Wednesday night and has prompted an investigation into the incident.

The suspect has been identified as a 30-year-old man, named Elias Rodriguez, who reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” during the shooting. This statement has raised concerns about the motives behind the attack.

Danny Danon, Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, condemned the shooting vehemently, stating that harming the Jewish community is crossing a red line and represents one of the most heinous acts of anti-Semitic terrorism.

Former President Donald Trump also denounced the violence, asserting that this horrific incident in Washington stems from anti-Semitism. He emphasized that hatred and extremism have no place in America and expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

Original Source: https://assam.nenow.in/two-israeli-embassy-officials-shot-dead-outside-jewish-museum-in-washington/
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Publish Date: 2025-05-22 15:58:00