Suspect Elias Rodriguez Charged in Washington Killing of Israeli Embassy Staffers

Elias Rodriguez, a 31-year-old with a history of left-wing activism in Chicago, was indicted for murdering two Israeli Embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. Rodriguez reportedly shouted "Free, free Palestine" after the shooting and claimed his actions were motivated by the conflict in Gaza. He had previously protested police brutality and corporate power, and was briefly affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which has since distanced itself from him and condemned the violence. Despite his activism, Rodriguez had no known criminal record prior to the attack, and neighbors described him as sensitive about the Palestinian cause. The killings have sparked both outrage and disturbing online praise from some left-wing supporters, along with conspiracy theories falsely alleging Rodriguez was a false flag agent. Authorities continue to investigate Rodriguez's motives and background while the victims are mourned for their planned future together and diplomatic work.