Overview

• Two Israeli embassy employees, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were killed in Washington, D.C., by a gunman reportedly shouting 'Free Palestine.'
• The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was apprehended and claimed responsibility, citing Gaza as his motive for the attack.
• Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed conditional readiness for a temporary Gaza ceasefire, tied to security guarantees and hostage releases.
• Italy formally protested Israel's actions in Jenin after IDF warning shots disrupted a diplomatic visit, escalating international criticism.
• The EU is reviewing its association agreement with Israel, while 17 member states push for stronger measures over the Gaza conflict.