2 Israeli Embassy Staffers Killed in Washington Shooting
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Court records say that after the shooting Elias Rodriguez reportedly told police, ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza’.
Accused of killing two Israeli Embassy staff in Washington, Elias Rodriguez could face capital punishment, with charges including murder and firearm offenses.
"Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice," DHS Sec. Kristi Noem said.
The fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum has prompted D.C. police to increase security amid rising concerns about antisemitism.
Several Jewish organizations and Chicago officials held a press conference Friday to condemn the fatal shooting of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, Israeli Embassy staffers, on Wednesday night as they were leaving an event at a Jewish museum.