Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed Outside Jewish Museum Washington

Two Israeli embassy staff members, a young couple planning to get engaged, were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., after an event on Wednesday evening. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, was apprehended by security after the shooting and was reported to have chanted "Free, free Palestine" upon arrest, indicating an antisemitic motive. U.S. officials including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith responded to the scene, confirming the suspect's detention and investigation. The attack was widely condemned by U.S. and Israeli leaders, with President Donald Trump calling it a "horrible killing" based on antisemitism, and Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations describing it as a "depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism." The incident occurred near several government buildings including the FBI's Washington field office, highlighting concerns over targeted violence against diplomats and the Jewish community. Authorities pledged to take strong action against the perpetrator as grief and solidarity were expressed by the affected communities.