On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, a tragic shooting rocked Washington D.C., when two employees of the Israeli Embassy were shot and killed in front of the Jewish Museum in the Capital.
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, 26, were dating and had been attending an American Jewish Committee event. Lischinsky planned to propose to Milgrim during an upcoming trip to Jerusalem.
Details of the attack at the Embassy
The perpetrator was identified as Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old Chicago resident.
According to police reports, Rodriguez was seen loitering in the area prior to the event and, after the shooting, shouted “Free Palestine!” upon being arrested.
Washington police confirmed that he acted alone and had no criminal record or prior signs of radicalization.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the person responsible “will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
He stated that all federal agencies are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that justice is served.
International condemnations
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed deep regret over the murder of the diplomats and called the attack an act of anti-Semitism.
Netanyahu ordered to tighten security at Israeli diplomatic missions abroad.
In the United States, President Donald Trump condemned the attack, describing it as an act of anti-Semitic hatred, and offered his condolences to the families of the victims.
Relevance to the Hispanic community in the U.S.
This tragic incident highlights the growing concern about the rise of anti-Semitism and hate-motivated violence in the United States.
For the Hispanic community, it is a reminder of the importance of promoting tolerance, respect and solidarity among different cultures and religions.
It also stresses the need to be alert to signs of radicalization and to work together to prevent acts of violence that threaten security and peaceful coexistence in the country.
Se ha incrementado con el paso de los años los crímenes de odio en todo el mundo, especialmente en Estados Unidos
Hate act at the Embassy of Israel
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The murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim has shocked the international community and highlighted the urgent need to combat anti-Semitism and hate-motivated violence.
Authorities have promised a thorough investigation and justice for the victims, while leaders from around the world have expressed solidarity with the Israeli people and the Jewish community.
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