Two employees of the Israeli embassy were fatally shot near a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., late Wednesday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed. The incident has raised questions about security protocols for diplomatic personnel in the U.S. capital.
While details remain limited, authorities have cordoned off the area near the museum as investigations continue. Secretary Noem described the attack as "deeply concerning" but did not speculate on potential motives. Israeli officials have requested full cooperation from U.S. law enforcement in the probe.
The victims, whose identities remain undisclosed pending family notifications, were reportedly leaving a cultural event at the museum when the shooting occurred. The incident comes amid heightened global attention on security for Jewish institutions and diplomatic missions worldwide.
