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Israeli Diplomats Fatally Shot in Washington as Tensions Escalate

Two embassy employees were killed outside the Jewish Museum in an antisemitic attack, prompting Israel to bolster global diplomatic security.

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Devant le musée juif de Washington, où a eu lieu le meurtre de deux employés de l’ambassade d’Israël aux États-Unis, le 21 mai 2025.
Devant le Musée juif de Washington, un homme se recouvre du drapeau israélien après l’attaque du 21 mai 2025.
Washington: deux employés de l’ambassade israélienne tués par balles

Overview

  • Two Israeli embassy employees, a couple on the verge of engagement, were fatally shot outside Washington's Jewish Museum on May 21, 2025.
  • The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, shouted pro-Palestinian slogans during his arrest and claimed to act in support of Gaza.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered heightened security at Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide in response to the attack.
  • U.S. authorities, including the FBI, are investigating the incident as an act of targeted antisemitic terrorism, with the suspect acting alone.
  • The attack follows warning shots fired by Israeli forces at a French diplomatic delegation in Jenin, intensifying diplomatic tensions.