Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Murdered Outside D.C. Jewish Museum
Suspect shouted “Free Palestine” as antisemitic violence erupts in nation’s capital
On the night of May 21, 2025, just blocks from the U.S. Capitol, two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down outside the Capital Jewish Museum during a Jewish diplomacy event.
The attack has been described by Israeli officials as “antisemitic terrorism,” and it’s reignited fears that hate-driven violence against Jewish communities is no longer just rising—it’s escalating.
1️⃣ The Suspect: Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago
The alleged shooter is Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old man from Chicago who approached a group of guests leaving the AJC ACCESS Young Diplomats Reception and opened fire.
According to witnesses and law enforcement, Rodriguez shouted “Free Palestine!” during the attack—raising immediate concerns about politically motivated violence. He was apprehended inside the museum by security and turned over to D.C. police.
🔍 As of now, Rodriguez has no criminal record. Federal authorities are investigating his potential links to extremist groups or radical ideology.
2️⃣ The Victims: Two Lives Dedicated to Diplomacy and Peace
The two victims were identified as:
Yaron Lischinsky, 28 — an Israeli Embassy research assistant and former IDF soldier
Sarah Milgrim, 26 — a Jewish-American public diplomacy officer with the embassy since 2023
The two were reportedly a couple, with friends saying they were likely to announce their engagement soon. They had attended the AJC event to represent Israel and foster Jewish-diplomatic ties in Washington.
💔 Their deaths have rocked the Jewish diplomatic community.
They weren’t security officers. They weren’t armed. They were young, peaceful professionals—and they were targeted for who they were.
3️⃣ The Event: A Night of Unity Turned Tragic
The AJC ACCESS Young Diplomats Reception was designed to celebrate young Jewish professionals and engage the broader D.C. diplomatic community.
The event location was only shared with registered attendees for security reasons, given ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel and the Middle East. That didn’t stop the shooter from finding it.
The murders occurred right outside the museum entrance, marking one of the most brazen acts of anti-Jewish violence in the U.S. capital in years.
4️⃣ The Reactions: Swift, Strong, and Unapologetic
🔻 President Donald Trump, posting on Truth Social:
“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA.”
🔻 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the shooting “terrorism” and demanded full U.S. cooperation.
🔻 Israeli UN Ambassador Danny Danon called it a “depraved act of antisemitic terrorism.”
🔻 Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed a federal investigation is already underway.
AJC released a statement mourning the loss of “two brilliant young diplomats who represented the very best of Israeli-American partnership.”
📌 Bottom Line
Two embassy staffers murdered. A shooter shouting anti-Israel slogans. And once again, Jewish blood is spilled on U.S. soil.
The nation needs to call this what it is: antisemitic terrorism.
Not protest.
Not political unrest.
Terror.
The deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim weren’t collateral—they were the target.
And if you think this stops at embassies or diplomats, you’re not paying attention.
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As of now, Rodriguez has no criminal record. Federal authorities are investigating his potential links to extremist groups or radical ideology.
Unless the terrorist sympathizers that call themselves Democrats, whisk him from town, he should be arraigned, tried, convicted, and put in prison. As should any idiot who kills a person to "Free Palestine." Why people constantly take up for Hamas is beyond me.
This responsibility for this murder and all the horrific violence against Jews lies squarely with the left. They are the true modern Nazis and fascists. Their violence knows no bounds. If you disagree with them you will be hunted down.