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New Delhi:
Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, were shot and killed on Wednesday evening near the Jewish Museum, in an incident described by Israeli officials as an act of anti-Semitic terrorism.
The shooting occurred just steps from the FBI's Washington Field Office, located in Northwest DC. US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the deaths in a post on X, stating that an active investigation is underway and that federal authorities are coordinating with local law enforcement to determine the full circumstances.
"Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice<" Ms Noem posted on X.
Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims.
We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.
The identities of the victims have not been made public, but local reports claim that both individuals were affiliated with the Israeli diplomatic mission in the United States. The Israeli Embassy has acknowledged the incident but has not released a statement beyond confirming that the ambassador was not present at the time of the attack.
The Washington DC police responded to the scene shortly after the shooting was reported. A police spokesperson said officers were securing the perimeter around the museum and are searching for witnesses and surveillance footage.
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