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Public opinion has shifted against the genocidal apartheid state, and the American government has simply shrugged, they'll do without public opinion then, criminalize it where they can, suffocate it with bland reassurances that they're doing all they can to restrain Israel where it cannot criminalize protest outright.
In an alleged manifesto posted online before the slayings, Rodriguez said
He understood the growing power of Asia, a region that is becoming increasingly important to Israel’s future,
Otmazgin said
We are horrified by the shooting that occurred this evening outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC and mourn the loss of the two individuals killed in the attack. Our hearts are with their families and loved ones, and with all of those who are impacted by this tragic act of antisemitic violence.”
In a statement Wednesday, the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington wroteHe aspired to build connections with other countries — he directed himself toward that path,
Otmazgin saidYaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues. They were in the prime of their lives, ... No words can express the depth of our grief and horror at this devastating loss.”
the Israeli Embassy in Washington wrote on X, addingOur hearts are with the loved ones of those murdered and our immediate prayers are with the injured. I send my full support to the Ambassador and all the embassy staff. We stand with the Jewish community in DC and across the U.S.,
he continued
We, and all the attendees, gathered in the interest of finding practical solutions to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,
IsraAID, an independent Israel-based aid group, said in a statementWe are a resilient people. The people of Israel are resilient people. The people of the United States of America are resilient people. Together, we won’t be afraid. Together, we’ll stand and we’re going to overcome moral depravity of people who think that they’re going to achieve political gains through murder,
Leiter saidI have several Jewish colleagues here that are dear friends who came up to me. We spoke about that in the wee hours of the morning, and how jarring it is for them and for all of us, and it reminds us that we’ve got to be very careful,
Johnson saidI actually offered and gave him water, unbeknownst to me that I was actually looking evil in the eye,
Kalin saidWe demand that, once and for all, our country stop the onslaught of antisemitism that has affected the lives of its Jewish citizens due to our government’s failure to address this hatred,
he addedI’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 pageWe hope that Trump will continue to help us and to protect us all, especially in the States, ... We want to be sure that we can go all over to all over the world with confidence.”
Halsband said, ... adding,For those who have been warning about rising antisemitic rhetoric and beliefs manifesting into violence, this attack is our worst nightmare, and we must do everything we can to protect Jewish institutions and Jews in the United States, who should not have to live in fear,
Soifer saidThe young man purchased a ring this week with the intention of proposing to his girlfriend next week in Jerusalem. They were a beautiful couple who came to enjoy an evening in Washington’s cultural center,
Leiter said
This is a shocking act of violence and our community is holding each other tighter tonight,
AJC Chief Executive Ted Deutch said in a statementI’m an Israeli and it makes me feel like I’m afraid ... to go abroad,
Aviya Levi, a 30-year-old resident of Jerusalem, said in an interview with the Reuters news agencyThe fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., tonight was not a random act of violence,
Jim Berk said in an emailed statement early todayI did it for Gaza,
The suspect in the killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers said after the shooting ... according to a witness
We are witness to the terrible cost of the antisemitism and wild incitement against the State of Israel,
Netanyahu said in a statement