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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.

Casket of DC attack victim Yaron Lischinsky to arrive in Israel

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'.

We are a resilient people, we will not be afraid

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.

DC murders were 'targeted antisemitic attack'

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.

Israeli and US officials condemn murder of Israelis in Washington

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.

Two Israeli embassy employees shot dead outside Jewish museum

Washington DC:

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision

Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel were frightened but unhurt as American Airlines planes collide on ground at Reagan Airport. 6 Congresspeople also onboard aircraft during collision.

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision

Washington, DC:

Jewish federation to distribute $180,000 to laid-off fed workers

Jewish Federation tells local rabbis it will reimburse them for providing aid to families of laid-off federal workers at their discretion. 'We trust them to make the decision.'

Jewish federation to distribute  $180,000 to laid-off fed workers

From Shushan to Washington

The greatest political drama in Jewish history has much to teach America’s current Jewish politicians. Opinion.

From Shushan to Washington

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'

Smotrich leaves for Washington

500 days in Hamas captivity:

Crowds pray for hostages at national event in Washington, DC

Attendees at national prayer event in Washington, DC give standing ovation as released hostage Noa Argamani calls: 'We have to continue to the second stage and make sure all our loved ones come back.'

Crowds pray for hostages at national event in Washington, DC

Hostage's parents in DC:

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of hostage Omer Neutra, explained their message to President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in an interview with Arutz Sheva from Washington DC.

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at the Blair House in Washington, DC.

PM Netanyahu meets VP Vance and National Security Advisor Waltz

Ambassador Danon:

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Danny Danon tells Arutz Sheva about the new era ushered in by Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC.

'Netanyahu's visit is the start of a new era for Israel'

Jewish youth group alum named among victims of DC plane crash

Ian Epstein, flight attendant killed in Washington DC plane crash was a Jewish youth group alum.

Jewish youth group alum named among victims of DC plane crash

DC plane, helicopter collision:

No survivors expected after military, civilian aircraft collide

President Trump says the 'differences between Americans fade to nothing compared to the bonds of affection and loyalty that unite us all as Americans' after authorities predict all 67 on board the 2 craft lost their lives.

No survivors expected after military, civilian aircraft collide

At least 19 dead:

Aircraft collides with helicopter, crashes into Potomac River

FAA says passenger aircraft crashed into the Potomac River outside of Washington, DC, after colliding midair with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter.

Aircraft collides with helicopter, crashes into Potomac River

Noa Argamani in Washington:

'Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity'

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, the families of hostages and Hamas captivity survivors gathered outside the Washington Monument to address the public.

'Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity'

Real Talk:

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Executive Vice President of American Friends of Lubavitch Rabbi Levi Shemtov speaks about his work in Washington, which he describes as 'walking a tightrope over a cesspool, wearing a straightjacket, with everyone demanding that I dance.'

The Rabbi of Capitol Hill tells all

Families of hostages march in DC, call for loved ones' release

Families of hostages and supporters march in Washington, D.C. demanding an immediate deal for the release of the hostages after 430 days in Hamas captivity.

Families of hostages march in DC, call for loved ones' release

Char Bar owner after vandalism:

'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

Michael Chelst, owner of Char Bar, spoke to Arutz Sheva on the antisemitic attack against his restaurant, 'I’m not a fearful person, I wear my religion proud - but it’s concerning'

'The cowards came in the middle of the night'

DC's only kosher restaurant's windows smashed on Kristallnacht

Char Bar, the only kosher restaurant in Washington DC, was vandalized last night.

DC's only kosher restaurant's windows smashed on Kristallnacht

In Washington:

Man charged with assaulting police at anti-Netanyahu protest

Zachary Allen Kam, 24, from Chicago, arrested for assaulting two police officers during July protests in Washington, D.C., against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

Man charged with assaulting police at anti-Netanyahu protest

Man sets himself on fire at DC anti-Israel protest

Photojournalist declares he is dedicating his left arm to the children of Gaza before setting his arm on fire in a protest outside the White House ahead of the anniversary of the October 7 massacre.

Man sets himself on fire at DC anti-Israel protest

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Zaid Mohammed Mahdawi, 26, arrested for allegedly spray-painting graffiti on a monument in Washington, D.C., during protests against Netanyahu's July address to Congress.

Virginia man arrested for graffiti during anti-Netanyahu protest

Ohio man indicted for antisemitic attack at D.C. synagogue

Federal grand jury indicts Ohio man for antisemitic attack at Washington D.C. synagogue.

Ohio man indicted for antisemitic attack at D.C. synagogue

Suspicious object thrown at Israeli embassy in Washington

Secret service closes intersection in front of Israel's embassy in Washington after suspicious object thrown into the embassy yard.

Suspicious  object thrown at Israeli embassy in Washington

Violence during PM's speech:

Kamala Harris condemns 'despicaple, unpatriotic' anti-Israel riot

US VP condemns anti-Israel rioters who tore down and burned American flags, chanted and graffitied support for Hamas, in Washington during Netanyahu's speech to Congress.

Kamala Harris condemns 'despicaple, unpatriotic' anti-Israel riot

Ritchie Torres:

'Free Palestine movement seeks Final Solution, not freedom'

Rep. Torres reacts to photograph of anti-Israel protester in Washington with sign calling for a 'Final Solution' against 'Zionists,' following violent anti-Israel riot during Netanyahu's address to Congress.

'Free Palestine movement seeks Final Solution, not freedom'

Netanyahu:

'Joe Lieberman supported Israel to the end of his days'

The family and family of the late US Senator Joe Lieberman, who passed away in March, gathered at the Washington Hebrew Congregation in Washington, DC, for a ceremony in his memory.

'Joe Lieberman supported Israel to the end of his days'

Released hostage Aviva Siegel:

'They torture everybody, all the time'

Released hostage Aviva Siegel, wife of Keith, still in Hamas captivity, calls for a hostage deal now: 'I survived the horrors, I know they are going through hell. I witnessed the violence and the sexual assaults.'

'They torture everybody, all the time'

Secret Service investigating

Anti-Israel activists unleash maggots in Netanyahu's hotel

Secret Service investigating after Palestinian Youth Movement lets loose maggots and crickets at the Watergate Hotel where the Israeli delegation is staying, pulls fire alarms so the Israelis will 'have no peace.'

Anti-Israel activists unleash maggots in Netanyahu's hotel

'Is there no limit to the lunacy?'

Netanyahu responds to attacks on Noa Argamani

At the start of his meeting with Christian leaders, PM comments on online attack against Noa Argamani and her father: I am appalled.

Netanyahu responds to attacks on Noa Argamani

Gallant:

'We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to reporters as he wraps up his visit to Washington: We do not want war, but we are preparing for every scenario.

'We can take Lebanon back to the Stone Age but prefer diplomacy'

'They make a point':

Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington

US President responds after anti-Israel protesters interrupt his speech and accuse him of being "complicit in genocide" in the Gaza Strip: Innocent children have been lost. They make a point.

Biden responds to anti-Israel protesters in Washington

US senators to Yesha Council head:

"We stand by your side against a Palestinian state"

Chairman of the Yesha and Binyamin Councils, Israel Ganz, meets US officials: 'PA is a terrorist entity, it finances terrorism and murderers. A growing number of terrorists come from the PA's ranks.'

"We stand by your side against a Palestinian state"

Jewish man arrested outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Police arrest son of prominent D.C.-area rabbi after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy.

Jewish man arrested outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

First victory:

Nikki Haley wins Washington, DC primary

Former South Carolina Governor wins Republican presidential primary in Washington, DC, two days before Super Tuesday.

Nikki Haley wins Washington, DC primary

Self-immolating airman was an 'anarchist'

New details emerge about Aaron Bushnell, the US Air Force member who burned himself to death outside Israel’s embassy in Washington, DC.

Self-immolating airman was an 'anarchist'

Washington, DC:

Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

Active-duty airman reportedly succumbs to his injuries after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy while shouting: "Free Palestine!".

Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

Former Trump official killed in DC carjacking

Mike Gill dies 5 days after being shot during a carjacking spree which saw multiple people murdered and at least 3 vehicles stolen by the same man in 1 day.

Former Trump official killed in DC carjacking

Police arrest Lyft driver who assaulted Chabad rabbi

D.C. Police arrest Lyft driver who allegedly assaulted Chabad rabbi, now say it was possible hate crime.

Police arrest Lyft driver who assaulted Chabad rabbi

Lyft driver chased and assaulted Jewish rider

Lyft lets go of driver who allegedly assaulted a DC rabbi and Chabad scion.

Lyft driver chased and assaulted Jewish rider

Warning, Vulgar language:

Anti-Israel protestors break White House fence

Protestors demanding end to US support for Israel clash with Secret Service, force evacuation of non-essential personnel in rally outside White House.

Anti-Israel protestors break White House fence

Man attacks passers-by, yells 'gas the Jews' at DC shul

Antisemitic incident in front of Washington DC synagogue being investigated as a hate crime.

Man attacks passers-by, yells 'gas the Jews' at DC shul

Washington DNC Headquarters:

Lawmakers evacuated as anti-Israel protesters clash with police

Capitol placed on lockdown as anti-Israel protest turns violent 1 day after peaceful rally by nearly 300,000 Jews and Israel supporters.

Lawmakers evacuated as anti-Israel protesters clash with police

290,000 lights unto the nations shown in Washington

After weeks of antisemitic rallies, US Jews proved that emotions don’t have to lead to mob violence, unity is stronger than fear.Op-ed

290,000 lights unto the nations shown in Washington

Ishay Ribo and Omer Adam sing and pray at huge DC rally

Two of Israel's most famous music stars took the stage together to close out the massive pro-israel rally in Washington DC.

Ishay Ribo and Omer Adam sing and pray at huge DC rally

Bus driver 'walkout' keeps 300 Jews from March for Israel rally

Bus drivers call in sick so as not to drive Jews from Detroit to DC pro-Israel rally, leaving hundreds stranded on tarmac for 11 hours.

Bus driver 'walkout' keeps 300 Jews from March for Israel rally

Family of hostages at DC rally

'Why is the world accepting that 240 people are buried alive?'

Mothers of 2 hostages, cousin of 6 hostages demand international community recognize humanity of the 240 people held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Why is the world accepting that 240 people are buried alive?'

Live:

March for Israel rally in Washington DC

Hundreds of thousands gather for a rally at the National Mall in support of Israel and the US Jewish community following the Hamas massacre.

March for Israel rally in Washington DC

Rabbi Moshe Hauer:

'We will rally for Israel and protest antisemitism'

Rabbi Moshe Hauer, executive vice president of the Orthodox Union, speaks with Arutz Sheva towards the Jewish rally in Washington.

'We will rally for Israel and protest antisemitism'

Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire

Agents assigned to protect Naomi Biden shoot at 3 criminals attempting to carjack Secret Service vehicle in Washington DC.

Secret Service agents protecting Biden's granddaughter open fire

Washington:

Protesters shout 'Allahu Akbar' outside White House

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters descend upon the White House, smear red paint on the gates and curse Biden.

Protesters shout 'Allahu Akbar' outside White House

Dr. Leah Goldin:

'President Herzog has harnessed the USA to recovering Hadar'

Bereaved mother Leah Goldin: "The President's speech clarified the responsibility of the US as a guarantor of the ceasefire."

'President Herzog has harnessed the USA to recovering Hadar'

Biden-vitation Blues

Israel's government is "extreme?" We should all merit being called extreme by Biden, a clear indication that we are on the right path.Op-ed.

Biden-vitation Blues

Oath Keepers leader given 18 yrs for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

US District Judge describes Stewart Rhodes as threat to American democracy who is 'ready to take up arms against your government.'

Oath Keepers leader given 18 yrs for Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

Multiple people shot outside DC funeral home, at least 1 dead

Police attempting to identify shooter who fled the scene after shooting multiple people outside funeral home attending a funeral.

Multiple people shot outside DC funeral home, at least 1 dead

Lufthansa passengers told to delete videos of severe turbulence

Jet en route to Germany forced to land in DC after dropping 4,000 feet, sending food and personal items flying, and injuring passengers.

Lufthansa passengers told to delete videos of severe turbulence

US Congresswoman attacked in the elevator of her home

Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) fends off assailant by throwing her cup of hot coffee at him. DC police arrest 26-year-old suspect in the assault.

US Congresswoman attacked in the elevator of her home

Washington DC:

Kanye West invoked during assault on man with Star of David

‘Yeah, do it for Kanye’: A DC-area assault victim says attackers made antisemitic comments, invoked anti-Jewish rapper.

Kanye West invoked during assault on man with Star of David