Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations called the incident a “heinous act of anti-Semitic terrorism.”
Two Israeli embassy workers were shot dead in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, local time.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Christie Noem said two Israeli embassy workers were killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.
The two were killed as they were leaving an event at the Capitol Jewish Museum, a man and a woman, according to sources. The shooting is believed to have been targeted.
The attack took place at 9:05 p.m. local time. The area is home to numerous tourist attractions, museums and government buildings, including the FBI’s Washington field office.
Several Israeli embassy employees were at a museum event when the shooting occurred. The search for the attacker is ongoing. The suspected attacker was wearing blue jeans and a blue jacket.
“We are actively investigating and working to gather more information. Please pray for the families of the victims. We will bring this depraved criminal to justice,” Christy Noem X said in a post.
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations called the incident a “heinous act of anti-Semitic terrorism.” Ambassador Danny Danon X wrote, “The harm to diplomats and the Jewish community crosses a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act.”
Police responded with a large-scale operation. Several major roads in the city were closed. Local media reported that the victims were identified as a man and a woman, but their names were not released.
