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Israeli museum shooting: On May 21, 2025, there was a firing outside the Israeli Museum in Washington, killing two Israelis. These people used to work in the Israeli Embassy. The person who carried out this incident has been identified. The suspect has been identified as Ilyas Rodriguez, who is a resident of Chicago and is 30 years old. The police have confirmed that Ilyas did not know the officials of these embassy.
According to the New York Times report, a woman and a man were killed in Northwest’s 3 and F Street area. The incident took place near the FBI Field Office and a museum near the American Attorney Office. After the initial investigation, it is believed that the two people who died were couples.
What else came out about the incident?
When the police officers were asked what was the purpose behind this incident, they said that they are investigating it right now. He also informed that a weapon has been recovered from the spot. Washington Police chief Pamela Smith said that the suspect was seen walking outside the museum before being detained. He said that while in custody, he raised slogans of “Free Palestine, Free Palestine”.
What did Israel say?
At the same time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the security of Israeli embassies around the world has been increased. Apart from this, Tal Naeem Cohen, spokesperson of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, said two of his employees were shot closely while participating in a Jewish program in the museum. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, in a post written to X, described this firing as a disgusting act of anti -Jewish terrorism. He further said that he is confident that American officials will take strict action against those responsible for this criminal act.
What did Donald Trump say?
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said that the murders should stop. He wrote on Truth Social, “These terrible DC murders, which are clearly based on the anti-Jewish spirit, should now end! There is no place for hatred and fundamentalism. Condolences to the families of the victims. It is very sad that such things can happen! God should do well!”
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