For D.C.’s Jewish Community, Shooting Outside Jewish Museum a ‘Nightmare That We’ve All Been Afraid Of’

A day after a man with a history of pro-Palestinian activism shot two Israeli Embassy workers — a couple on the cusp of becoming engaged — many in the community are still processing what happened.

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The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” after he was taken into custody, officials said.

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Israelis, Stunned by Embassy Shooting, Fear Backlash Over Gaza War

Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

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What We Know About the Deadly Shooting Outside the Jewish Museum in D.C.

Two employees of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were killed, officials said. A suspect was in custody.

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Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting

Political leaders pointed fingers at each other, suggesting that their opponents were responsible for a rise in antisemitism and criticism of Israel.

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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

Officials said that the shooting occurred near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect, who expressed solidarity with Palestine, is in custody.

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Trump Is Fighting Antisemitism the Wrong Way, the American Jewish Committee Argues

The American Jewish Committee joined university groups in urging the White House to combat antisemitism with a careful, lawful process, not hasty, ill-advised actions.

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Jewish Groups and Synagogues Defend Students Detained by ICE

More than two dozen are joining a legal effort to free a Tufts University student the Trump administration is trying to deport because of her pro-Palestinian views.

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