Elias Rodriguez, 31, faces federal charges for allegedly shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington as they left a Jewish museum event. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, has raised concerns over targeted violence and antisemitism, especially in light of recent Israeli actions in Gaza against Hamas. Following the incident, security measures at Israeli diplomatic missions were heightened, and flags were lowered in mourning, reflecting the increasing international tensions surrounding the conflict.
Authorities have said Rodriguez walked into the museum after the shooting, was detained by security guards and began chanting, "Free, free Palestine."
The fatal shooting of two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington outside a Jewish museum was being investigated Thursday as an act of targeted violence.
The attack on Wednesday evening prompted Israeli missions to beef up their security and lower their flags to half-staff.
It came as Israel has launched another major offensive in the Gaza Strip in a war with Hamas that has heightened tensions across the Middle East and internationally.
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