Two employees from the Israeli embassy were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., this evening. One of those killed was confirmed to be a member of the Israeli diplomatic staff.
Barak Ravid of Axios reported on X that the two victims were embassy staffers and had been shot at point-blank range. His report cited a spokesperson from the Israeli embassy as the source.
The attack took place just outside the museum during an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee, drawing heightened concern due to the nature and location of the incident.
ABC News reported that the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is spearheading the investigation into the shooting, indicating that authorities are treating the case with the utmost seriousness.
Law enforcement officials revealed that a potential suspect is currently being held for questioning as the investigation progresses.
According to ABC, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro arrived at the scene shortly after the shooting unfolded, signaling the gravity of the incident.
“Praying for the victims of this violence as we work to learn more,” Bondi posted on X.
Danny Danon, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, responded to the attack online, labeling it an act of hatred. He posted, “The fatal shooting that took place outside the event at the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, in which Israeli embassy employees were also injured, is a depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism.”
Danon added, “Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act. Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives everywhere in the world.”
Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee, shared a statement on X expressing sorrow and shock. “We are devastated that an unspeakable act of violence took place outside the venue. At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families.”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem issued a statement acknowledging the tragedy and pledging swift justice. “Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims.
“We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.”
The only “justice for this depraved perpetrator” is a bullet to their head.
Jail with 3 squares for a guy who had no life anyway in exchange for 2 lives. Hmm. That doesn’t sound like justice to me.