DC shooting outside Jewish museum kills two Israeli embassy staffers

Washington, D.C., USA: Two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in a tragic anti-Israel attack. The suspect, identified as a 31-year-old from Chicago, allegedly shouted “Free Palestine” before firing at close range. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred amid a routine public event, with the museum quickly locked down. Law enforcement is investigating the act as an antisemitic hate crime. Israeli officials condemned the violence, urging heightened security for Jewish or Israeli-affiliated institutions. The White House also denounced the shooting, calling it a stark reminder of rising antisemitism in the US. The suspect faces multiple murder charges; more details may emerge about motive or extremist ties. The victims, an engaged couple, had served at the embassy as cultural liaisons, remembered for bridging communities. For now, DC’s Jewish community mourns, while national leaders vow stronger condemnation of violent rhetoric.