Fatal Shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff in Washington Sparks Global Condemnation

Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum by Elias Rodriguez, who reportedly chanted pro-Palestinian slogans during the attack. The incident has been widely condemned as an antisemitic attack by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. officials including President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the White House, which pledged to prosecute the perpetrator to the fullest extent of the law. Netanyahu described the attack as a consequence of rising antisemitism and incitement against Israel, calling for enhanced security at diplomatic missions worldwide. China also condemned the killings, emphasizing the need to protect diplomats' safety. Separately, the Indonesian government condemned a shooting targeting a diplomatic delegation visiting the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank by Israeli forces, highlighting Israel's disregard for international law and ongoing violence in the region. These incidents underscore escalating tensions and violence connected to the conflict between Israel and Palestine amid ongoing hostilities and diplomatic efforts.