Two staff members from the Israeli embassy were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, sparking an immediate investigation by U.S. authorities.
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the incident on social media, stating: "Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share."
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, condemned the attack as "a criminal act of antisemitic terrorism," according to reports from Israeli media outlet Haaretz. The shooting has raised concerns about security for diplomatic personnel and religious institutions in the U.S. capital.
Authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives. The incident comes amid heightened global tensions surrounding antisemitism and follows recent international efforts to combat religiously motivated violence.
