Two Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Shooting Outside Jewish Museum in Washington, DC

Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, around 9pm on Wednesday. The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, was arrested after the attack. Authorities said he paced outside the museum before opening fire and shouted “Free, free, Palestine” in custody. No clear motive was given, but officials, including Mayor Bowser and former President Trump, condemned the act as antisemitic. The victims were a couple planning to marry. Israeli and U.S. officials pledged to enhance security, and investigations are ongoing. Experts called the shooting a targeted assassination with potential security flaws.