Young Israeli Embassy Couple Shot Dead in Washington D.C.

On Wednesday evening, May 21, 2025, Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, staff members at the Israeli Embassy, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The attack shocked the diplomatic community and the city. "They were in the prime of their lives," said an Israeli Embassy spokesperson, highlighting the couple's bright futures. Lischinsky, a German dual national, was described by a friend as "a very devout Christian with great belief in Israel." Milgrim, who held master's degrees from the American University and the UN University for Peace, was an active volunteer with Tech2Peace, an organization promoting dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. Her father remembered her love for Israel and "everybody that lived in the Middle East." The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of international relations and the fragility of life. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.