In a tragic incident outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, the lives of two Israeli Embassy officials were lost. According to the Times of Israel, the attacker shouted
Free Palestine
slogans before the assault. Authorities have detained the suspect.
The Jerusalem Post reports that this incident took place outside the
Capital Jewish Museum
in Washington, where an event organized by the American Jewish Committee was ongoing.
Washington Police Chief Pamela Smith confirmed that a lone individual carried out this heinous act. The perpetrator was standing outside the museum and shouted slogans in custody.
Source: aajtak
President Donald Trump expressed his anguish, stating these anti-Semitic killings in Washington D.C. must cease. America stands against hatred and extremism, offering condolences to the victims' families. We hope for divine blessings upon all.
Tal Naeem Cohen, spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington, conveyed that the embassy representatives were shot at close range while attending a Jewish event. The embassy has strong faith in local and federal administrations to apprehend the attackers and safeguard our officials and the Jewish community.
The ongoing event was orchestrated by the American Jewish Committee. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is conducting a thorough investigation into this incident.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem vowed that the department is actively investigating the deaths of two Israeli embassy personnel near the Jewish Museum in Washington D.C. She promised to share further details upon availability, praying for the bereaved families and vowing to bring the culprits to justice.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the bureau's collaboration with the MPD on the incident at the Jewish museum. He extended prayers for the victims and their families, promising more updates soon.
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, condemned the attack, labeling it as an act of terrorism against Jews.
