Washington DC Terror Attack

Washington DC terror attack

US to seek death penalty for murderer of Israeli Embassy staffers

The Department of Justice will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez for the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff.

Brother of slain Israeli diplomat to attend State of the Union

Hanan Lischinsky, brother of slain Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky, will attend the State of the Union as a guest of House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Murderer of Israeli diplomats in DC hit with new terror charges

Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers, now faces new terrorism charges, with prosecutors saying the attack was an act of terror and could carry a mandatory life sentence.

Bondi at IAC:

'DOJ will seek death penalty in murder of Israeli diplomats'

Speaking at the IAC summit, US Attorney General Pam Bondi details the Trump administration’s crackdown on antisemitism, vows to seek the death penalty in the D.C. embassy.

‘They will never be forgotten’:

MDA honors slain embassy employees

Ambassador Erdan and MDA supporters honor the memories of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, whose murders stunned Israel and the US.

DC Jewish Museum shooting suspect arraigned

Elias Rodriguez pleads not guilty to murder and hate crime charges in the murder of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Murder of embassy staffers

Prosecutors considering death penalty for shooter

Elias Rodriguez, arrested for the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., faces possible death penalty charges, officials confirm.

Death penalty sought

Hate crime charges filed in murders of Israeli Embassy workers

Elias Rodriguez indicted for the murders of Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, facing charges including premeditated murder and hate crimes. Justice Department authorized to pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.

Washington,DC:

Netanyahu pays tribute to murdered embassy staffers

Prime Minister Netanyahu honors memory of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky at Washington embassy. Will conclude visit with symbolic stop at Jefferson’s historic estate.

Ritchie Torres

'Murdering Jews is not political - it's antisemitic'

Democratic NY Congressman responds to NYT columnist's claim that the recent deadly attacks on Jews in Boulder, Colorado and Washington DC were not antisemitic.

Vigil for DC victims

House Speaker: It's a dangerous time to be a Jewish American

Bipartisan US lawmakers gather at the Capitol to mourn slain Israeli embassy employees Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. US House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Free Palestine’ is the chant of a violent movement that has found common cause with Hamas.

FBI warns:

Elevated threat to Jewish and Israeli communities

Molotov attack in Colorado and embassy shooting in Washington raise alarm amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

FBI, DHS warn of heightened risk to Jewish communities

Following recent terrorist attacks in Washington DC and Boulder Colorado, US authorities warn of potential for copycat attacks and for foreign incitement for attacks on Jews and Israelis.

Father of slain embassy staffer: 'She was our role model'

The family of Sarah Milgrim, who was murdered together with her boyfriend Yaron Lischinsky in an antisemitic shooting in Washington DC two weeks ago, spoke for the first time since the murder of their daughter with CBS News.

US Envoy to UN:

Palestinian state recognition would reward Hamas terror

Acting US Alternate Representative John Kelley criticizes antisemitism, denounces Hamas, and outlines US support for aid mechanisms that bypass terrorist groups

Danon:

'When Israeli diplomats aren't safe, alarm bells must ring out'

American Jewish Committee, Israel’s Mission to the UN hold memorial for the two murdered Israeli Embassy staff in New York.

Israeli Consul General:

'Leaders who talk about Palestinian state forgot October 7'

Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis calls on Qatar to stop its "double game" in conversation with Arutz Sheva, warns of Qatari brainwashing of students such as the DC shooter.

'We will continue your mission’

Sarah Milgrim mourned at Kansas City funeral

At the funeral of Sarah Milgrim, Rabbi Doug Alpert calls out her alleged killer, praises her legacy of peace, courage, and unwavering Zionism: 'Her voice is not lost — we must carry it forward.'

Marco Rubio:

Antisemitic regimes have crumbled, Israel & Jewish people prosper

Speaking to the IHRA International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there is no separation between hating Israel and hating Jews.

VP Vance pays respects to murdered Israeli Embassy staffers

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter thanks Vice President JD Vance for his visit to the embassy and for the Trump Administration's compassion following the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Ritchie Torres:

'Globalize the Intifada is a pathology'

Democratic Congressman reacts to popular TikTokker who praised the murder of 2 Israeli embassy staffers last week and supported Hamas.

MKs ask US AG to pursue death penalty for DC killer

15 MKs wrote to US Attorney General Pam Bondi asking that she seek the death penalty for the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in a shooting at the Jewish Museum outside Washington.

Kristi Noem:

Sarah and Yaron embodied the very best of Israel

Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar, US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee hold memorial event honoring embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Western Wall:

Homeland Security Secretary prays for slain Israeli embassy staff

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem prays at Western Wall with US Ambassador Huckabee, honoring fallen embassy staff and calling for hostages’ return.

Following DC murders:

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives in Israel

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visits Israel on President Trump’s directive following DC murders of embassy staff; will meet leaders, honor victims, and attend memorial ceremony.

Looking For Leads:

DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Following a video by influencer Guy Christensen praising the murder of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, a DOJ official called on the public to submit evidence against him.

Shocking:

Influencer with millions of followers praises Washington attack

Guy Christensen, an influencer boasting nearly 3.5 million followers on various platforms, has released a video praising the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington.

Casket of DC attack victim Yaron Lischinsky to arrive in Israel

Yaron Lischinsky, who was murdered together with his girlfriend, Sarah Milgrim, in a terror attack in Washington, DC, will be laid to rest in Israel following a short memorial service.

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Ilhan Omar refuses to comment on DC terror attack

Congresswoman who has been accused of antisemitism in the past says 'I'm going to go for now' when asked about the murder of 2 Israeli diplomats.

DC killer could face death penalty

Interim U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announces that the suspect in the murder of 2 Israeli diplomats could face the death penalty if convicted.

Orthodox Business Group:

DC shooting demands decisive response to pro-Hamas groups

Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce reacts to murder of 2 Israeli Embassy employees in antisemitic terrorist attack. 'It is imperative for these governments to cease any actions or rhetoric that may inadvertently embolden those who seek to harm Israel and the Jewish people.'

Afterthoughts on the shooting of Jewish couple in DC

The question now is: Are we still living in the America that allowed Jews to live openly, practice their faith without compromise, and preserve their identity – an America worth safeguarding? Op Ed

Op-ed:

To the antisemite, Jew-ish is enough

We live in a time where unity is no longer a luxury — it’s a matter of survival. Opinion.

Outside the White House

Hundreds remember DC shooting victims

Hundreds gather outside the White House to mourn Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered outside the Jewish Museum in the nation’s capital.

Washington DC shooter charged with first-degree murder

Elias Rodriguez charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.

White House:

Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt vowed that the murderer of Israeli Embassy staff members Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law and declared: 'Hatred has no place in the USA under President Donald Trump.'

DC killer was radical left anti-Israel activist

The man who murdered 2 people in a terrorist shooting shooting in Washington DC, belonged to an extreme left-wing organization and regularly published posts against Israel.

PM Netanyahu:

'Free Palestine' is just today’s version of 'Heil Hitler'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decries antisemitic attack in Washington, DC, warns Western leaders against empowering Hamas.

Danon:

'While blood is not yet dry, terrorism being facilitated at UNSC'

Less than 24 hours after two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington were murdered, Algeria published a draft of an anti-Israel resolution that will be put to a vote in the UN Security Council.

Trump and Netanyahu agree:

Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump hold phone conversation and discuss the murder of the two Israeli Embassy employees, the war in Gaza, and Iran.

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FBI raids apartment linked to DC killer

FBI agents conducted a court-authorized search of an apartment in Chicago's East Albany Park neighborhood, linked to Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington.

Canadian PM:

DC murders were 'targeted antisemitic attack'

Prime Minister Mark Carney mourns victims of Washington, DC attack and announces sweeping new measures to protect Jewish communities in Canada.

Rabbinic group:

'Free Palestine' is a call for genocide

The Coalition for Jewish Values, which represents over 2,500 Orthodox rabbis, states that the antisemitic terrorist attack in Washington DC is the end result of the genocidal rhetoric used by the anti-Israel movement.

ADL: DC Jewish Museum murders signal rising antisemitism

Greenblatt: 'Murder of Jewish victims in DC is a wake-up call amid unprecedented surge in hate crimes.'

Jewish, Zionist groups call for action after deadly DC shooting

Jewish Agency says terror shooting at Jewish Museum underscores the urgent need to confront the rising tide of global antisemitism, while the ZOA calls for consequences in the face of this attack.

Following DC terror attack:

Sa’ar orders flags lowered: 'Yaron fell like a soldier in battle'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar mourns murder of Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sara Milgrim, calling it a direct result of global antisemitic incitement. 'This is the atmosphere that has made Jewish blood cheap.'

'This is a war for our existence'

Yesha Council head narrowly misses DC terror attack

Yesha Council Chairman Israel Ganz narrowly misses DC terror attack that claimed two Israeli lives, warns, 'This isn’t about land or borders — it’s a war for our existence.'

Foreign Minister Sa'ar:

DC attack is a direct result of incitement

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar gave a press conference today in response to the double murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC.

Yaron and Sarah named as victims in DC terror shooting

Yaron Lischinsky, Israeli Embassy employee, and girlfriend Sarah Milgrim identified as the victims of Thursday night’s deadly shooting in Washington, DC. Lischinsky had purchased an engagement ring and planned to propose next week.

CAM:

DC murder the bloody price of 'globalize the Intifada' rhetoric

Combat Antisemitism Movement slams deadly shooting of two Israelis in Washington, DC, calling it a direct consequence of extremist incitement. 'This is what hate looks like when it turns violent.'

Terror in DC:

Netanyahu, Bondi, pledge justice after antisemitic murder

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with US Attorney General Pam Bondi following antisemitic murder in Washington, DC, condemning the attack as the deadly result of incitement and ordering heightened security at Israeli missions worldwide.

Shooting attack in Washington:

Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead outside Jewish museum

Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. The shooter reportedly yelled "Free Palestine." Israeli and US officials condemn the act as antisemitic terror.

Amb. Leiter after DC attack:

We are a resilient people, we will not be afraid

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter vows unity with U.S. after young couple gunned down in attack allegedly 'in the name of Free Palestine'.

Shoulder to Shoulder:

Israeli and US officials condemn murder of Israelis in Washington

Top officials from both countries have denounced the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington and promised to work to bring the culprits to justice.