Christian leaders and advocacy groups in the U.S. have offered their condolences after two Israeli Embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.on May 21, the Christian Post website reports today (May 24, 2025).
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were identified by the Times of Israel as a "couple about to be engaged."
The shooting happened at an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee. The attack appeared to be religiously motivated, as the 30--year--old suspect, Elias Rodrigues of Chicago, reportedly shouted "free, free Palestine!" while in custody.
The shooting comes at a time of concern over antisemitism in the U.S. following the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack in Israel perpetrated by the Hamas terror organization and ensuing Israeli military offensive in Gaza.
Religious leaders expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish people as they mourned the loss of the Israeli Embasssy staffers.
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