Man shouts "Free Palestine" after shooting two Israeli embassy staff in Washington D.C.

On Wednesday evening, two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. were fatally shot. Elias Rodriguez, 26, was apprehended at the scene and is suspected of committing the crime. According to international media, Rodriguez has a degree in English from the University of Illinois Chicago and previously worked as an oral history researcher for the Digital History Makers archive. He also worked as an administrative specialist for the American Osteopathic Association. In 2017, he attended a protest marking the anniversary of the death of a teenager shot by a Chicago police officer. During his arrest, Rodriguez reportedly shouted "Free Palestine." The incident is under investigation. This tragic event underscores the complexities and tensions in the region. We extend our condolences to the victims' families and hope for a thorough investigation to bring justice to those affected.