Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:30am on 22 May 2025,Thursday International
Two Israeli embassy staff members—a man and woman who were a couple—were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The attack occurred after an event focused on humanitarian aid for Gazans. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, was arrested at the scene and reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” while in custody. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar condemned the shooting as a “shocking terrorist attack,” while U.S. President Donald Trump described it as “obviously based on antisemitism.” The victims' names have not yet been released. (PC: EPA)
