Mayor Eric Adams condemned the fatal shooting of Israeli embassy staff members, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., labeling it as an unacceptable act of antisemitism and terrorism. Standing with various religious leaders, he emphasized the emotional impact on the Jewish community and the imperative for a robust response to violence. In response, NYC has increased security at Jewish cultural institutions and Israeli diplomatic facilities, demonstrating commitment to protecting the community and addressing the threat of rising antisemitism.
To have Yaron and Sarah be assassinated in public view is something that will leave a scar on not only Jewish citizens of this city and country but for all of us of goodwill, the mayor said.
Let’s call this what it is: a depraved act of terrorism.
There must be a substantive response and a symbolic response, Adams said.
There will also be more security at Israeli diplomatic facilities, Adams said.
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