On the evening of May 21, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of two Israeli Embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. The couple, who were reportedly planning to get engaged, were leaving an event focused on humanitarian aid in Gaza when they were fatally shot by Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago. Rodriguez was apprehended at the scene, reportedly shouting “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest. Facebook+12CBS News+12BBC+12The Times of India+8The Times+8The Daily Beast+8Facebook+8The Daily Beast+8People.com+8
The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime, with authorities considering antisemitic motives. The FBI and local law enforcement are collaborating on the investigation, examining the suspect’s background and possible affiliations. AP NewsCBS News
The Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., located at 3514 International Drive NW, serves as the diplomatic mission of the State of Israel to the United States. Ministry of Foreign Affairs+2Wikipedia+2Ministry of Foreign Affairs+2
This tragic event has drawn international attention and condemnation, highlighting the risks faced by diplomatic personnel and the broader implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East.The Daily Beast
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Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old from Chicago, has been identified as the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025. Rodriguez, who was not previously on any law enforcement watchlists, reportedly shouted “Free, free Palestine” during his arrest. The Guardian
Rodriguez holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has worked in administrative and historical research roles, including at The HistoryMakers. He was previously associated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), though the group stated his involvement ended in 2017 and disavowed any connection to the shooting. New York Post+1The Times+1Wikipedia+2The Times+2New York Post+2
Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential hate crime, examining Rodriguez’s background and possible motives. The FBI and local law enforcement are collaborating on the investigation, including searching properties connected to Rodriguez in Chicago. ABC7 Chicago+1CBS News+1
The shooting has drawn widespread condemnation from both U.S. and Israeli officials, highlighting concerns over rising antisemitism and the safety of diplomatic personnel. Wikipedia
For a visual report on the incident, you can watch the following video:Wikipedia
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The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime, with authorities considering antisemitic motives. The FBI and local law enforcement are collaborating on the investigation, examining the suspect’s background and possible affiliations.
The Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., located at 3514 International Drive NW, serves as the diplomatic mission of the State of Israel to the United States.
This tragic event has drawn international attention and condemnation, highlighting the risks faced by diplomatic personnel and the broader implications of escalating tensions in the Middle East.
For a visual report on the incident, you can watch the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/d5MHM8mAlZ4
