Jewish Groups Demand $1B Security After DC Shooting

After the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., over 40 Jewish organizations—including the Jewish Federations of North America and the American Jewish Committee—are demanding a boost in federal security funding for religious institutions to $1 billion. The attack is widely regarded as an antisemitic act tied to anger over Israel's actions in Gaza, heightening fears and prompting security reviews at Jewish institutions nationwide. Advocates urge an expansion of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to address increasing threats and rising security costs. Local officials have increased police patrols in affected areas, but acknowledge these are temporary solutions. Jewish leaders are also calling for stronger enforcement against antisemitic hate crimes and sustained national support. The coordinated push reflects widespread concern over escalating antisemitic violence and a critical need for government intervention.