2 Israeli Embassy aides are killed in a shooting in Washington, D.C., officials say

Two aides from the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., were killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum on the night of May 22, 2025. The assailant, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, reportedly shouted "free, free Palestine" during the incident. The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were a couple engaged to be married, with Lischinsky advocating for interfaith dialogue. The shooting occurred after an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee for young diplomats. Following the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for increased security at Israeli diplomatic missions globally. The FBI is investigating the incident for potential terrorism or hate crime motivations. Politicians from both the U.S. and Israel condemned the violence, emphasizing that nothing justifies the murder of innocents. The American Jewish Committee expressed devastation over the attack, focusing on the victims and their families. The incident has raised concerns about safety and antisemitism in the U.S.