During the Midnight while the Jewish Museum was glowing with an event, a very unforeseen incident took place. Two Israeli Embassy staff members were shot dead near the Museum in Washington DC.
It is said that the Suspect who killed them yelled “Free Palestine” after pressing the trigger. Israeli officials are calling the incident the “depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.” The Incident took place very near to the FBI’s Washington Field Office which left the Jewish community of the state terrified and angry at same time.
The incident was officially reported by the The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, she tweeted “Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.”
“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! 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!” —President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/Z30bjAQOpZ
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According to Jewish Insider President Donald Trump said in a statement, “These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA.”
Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar tweets, “Horrified by this morning’s terrorist attack, in which two of our Embassy staff in Washington D.C. were murdered. Israeli representatives around the world are constantly exposed to heightened risk, especially in these times. We are in close contact with American authorities. Israel will not surrender to terror.”
Ambassador Danny Danon also wrote about the incident on X.”Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line,” “We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act.”
FBI director Kash Patel said, “My team and I have been briefed on the shooting tonight in downtown DC outside the Capital Jewish Museum and near our Washington Field Office. While we’re working with MPD to respond and learn more, in the immediate, please pray for the victims and their families. We will keep the public updated as we are able.”
Washington D.C. police chief Pamela Smith says a single suspect is in custody and he chanted “free, free Palestine” while in custody.
