Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington

Once in handcuffs, the suspect identified where he discarded the weapon, and that weapon has been recovered, and he implied that he committed the offense,

she explained at a press conference in Washington

I am eager to contribute to organisations dedicated to bridging divides, promoting religious harmony, and advancing sustainable practices,

Milgrim said about her work

I’m an ardent believer in the vision that was outlined in the Abraham Accords and believe that expanding the circle of peace with our Arab neighbors and pursuing regional cooperation is in the best interest of the State of Israel and the Middle East as a whole,

Lischinsky wrote on his LinkedIn page

My passion lies at the intersection of peacebuilding, religious engagement, and environmental work,

Milgrim wrote on her LinkedIn page

I actually offered and gave him water, unbeknownst to me that I was actually looking evil in the eye,

Kalin said

We hope that (President Donald) Trump will continue to help us and to protect us all, especially in the (United) States, ... We want to be sure that we can go all over to all over the world with confidence.”

Halsband said, adding

I’m an Israeli and it makes me feel like I’m afraid...to go abroad,

said Aviya Levi, a 30-year-old resident of Jerusalem, in an interview with the Reuters news agency

Gideon Sa'arisraeli Foreign Minister

There is a direct line connecting antisemitic and anti-Israeli incitement to this murder. This incitement is propagated even by leaders and officials of many countries and international organizations, particularly in Europe,

Sa’ar said at a press conference according to a transcript provided by his office

They didn’t choose the Israeli embassy, it’s a Jewish museum, which means the hatred for Jews and the hatred to Israel both aligned.”

said another Jerusalem resident, 39-year-old Udi Tsemach told Reuters, adding

I think I said very clear things,

he said when pressed by a reporter

I have kids, it’s just going to make me afraid,

she added

We were wanting to counter the us-versus-them narrative,

she said

These words are modern blood libels. Libels about genocide, crimes against humanity, and the murder of babies have paved the way for such acts of violence,

he said

Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives,

the Israeli Embassy in Washington wrote on social media

Muriel BowserdC Mayor

I want to be clear that we will not tolerate this violence or hate in our city,

Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington said

Gideon Sa'arisraeli Foreign Minister

I’ve been worried for the past few months that something like this would happen, and it did,

said Gideon Saar, Israel’s foreign minister

This is the direct result of toxic antisemitism against Israel and Jews around the world that has been going on since the Oct. 7 massacre,

he said

We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share,

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem said in a post on social media

All of our federal agencies will work hand in hand” with the D.C. police department

Bondi said at the news conference

He just got whoever came out at that moment,

the person said