Israeli Couple Shot Dead in Washington D.C.: Antisemitic Incitement Blamed

On May 22, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, a young couple working at the Israeli Embassy. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a man, later identified as Elias Rodriguez, pacing before opening fire. Museum security apprehended Rodriguez, who reportedly shouted "Free Palestine." Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar issued a statement condemning the attack and linking it to "toxic antisemitic incitement." "This is the direct result of toxic antisemitic incitement against Israel and Jews around the world," Saar stated. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns about rising antisemitism. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.