Trump condemns the killing of two Israeli embassy tabers in DC

TThe Israeli embassy staff were killed on Wednesday evening at a shootout outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.

The victims were named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. The couple left an event organized by the American Jewish Committee when it was fatally shot. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. The suspect is now asked in custody.

Witness Paige Siegel told CNN that she heard Rodriguez said: “I said it for Gaza” and “Free Palestine”.

In a statement that was shared on Thursday morning via social media, the Israel Ministry said: “We are shocked and horrified this morning about the news of the brutal terrorist attack that claimed the life of two of our embassy members in Washington in Washington – Jaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim.

According to Yechiel Head, the Israeli ambassador in the United States, the two victims were a couple who had just been engaged.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he was “broken heart” for the victims' families and he had “had” security officers to strengthen the protection agreements for Israeli missions around the world and to increase security for all state -amborns. “

President Donald Trump condemned the murders about a post about Truthsocial and sent out his condolences to the families of the victims.

“These terrible DC murders, which are obviously based on anti -Semitism, now have to end!” he said. “Hate and radicalism have no place in the USA.”

There is still an outfit of condolences and reactions from us and global politicians:

Foreign Minister Marco Rubio

“We condemn the murder of two employees from the message of Israel in Washington in the strongest possible terms. DC Our prayers are with her loved ones,” said Marco Rubio in one position on X.

“This was a brazen act of cowardly, anti -Semitic violence. Don't make a mistake: we will track down the responsible persons and put them in court.”

US ambassador in Israel Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee noticed the “terrorist act of terrorist that the people in Israel awakened until this morning” and said that he had contacted the Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Mayor of Washington, DC Muriel Bowser

Muriel Bowser addressed the shootings in a press conference and sent out their condolences to the families of the victims.

“There is no active threat to our community. I know that the terrible incident will scare many people … We will not tolerate this violence or this hatred in our city,” she said.

Attorney General Pam Bondi

Pam Bondi said in a press conference after the shootout that government agencies “will do everything in [their] Power to protect all citizens, especially tonight, to protect our Jewish community. “

“We will follow the facts that we will follow the law and this defendant is fully pursued by the law,” she added.

Chuck Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Minister

Chuck Schumer said in an explanation of X that he had carefully monitored the shootout in DC

“This pathological shootout seems to be another terrible case of anti -Semitism that is too widespread in our society, as we know. I pray for those who have been killed, all those affected and their families,” he said.

Secretary the home protection Kristi Noem

Kristi Noem said that the embassy staff were “senselessly killed” and that the authorities “actively examine and work on receiving further information on sharing”.

She swore to bring the person responsible for justice, and added: “Please pray for the families of the victims. We will put this spoiled perpetrator in court.”

Senator Scott Wiener from California

In a TV interview with News Channel Kron 4, Senator Scott Weiner said, a democrat: “This is absolutely frightening … I mourn over these two murdered people.” Wiener also said that Jewish Americans in the United States are exposed to a high number of hate and religious crimes

Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey

In an explanation of X, Senator Andy Kim from the Democratic Party told the attack that the attack “must be severely convicted”.

“After working in diplomacy and messages abroad before, I continued to disgust from the targeting of embassy staff on American soil,” he said. “My heart goes to the families of the victims, the Israeli embassy, ​​the American Jewish committee who organized the event and others who were present.”

Sen. Chris Coons from Delaware

Senator Chris Coon, a democrat, said he was “horrified” to hear about the shootout.

“This is a disgusting act of anti -Semitic violence that drives no reason as violence and destruction,” he said.

Senator Chris van Hollen From Maryland

Senator Chris van Hollen, a democrat, said that he was “horrified by the hideous attack”.

“This is a terrible act of violence and anti -Semitism, and the perpetrator has to be brought to trial,” he said.

Senator Dave McCormick From Pennsylvania

Republican Senator Dave McCormick described the “really terrible” attack “a disgusting act of anti -Semitic violence in the heart of the capital of the nation”.

Housekeeping manager Hakeem Jeffries

In an official statement, Hakeem Jeffries said that he was horrified by the incident. “It is clear that too many of our Jewish brothers and sisters rightly fear for their security in this country, simply because of their faith,” he said. “America will be firmly in the Jewish community in this great hour.”

EU high representatives for foreign matters Kaja Kallas

Kaja Kallas said she was “shocked” by the fatal shootout of the embassy officials.

“There is and should give no space in our societies because of hatred, extremism or anti -Semitism,” she said. “I expand the families of the victims and the people of Israel to expand my condolences.”

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani

Antonio Tajani said in an explanation of X: “I stand with the state of Israel for the tragic murder of two young employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington. Terror scenes and violence that are to be greatly condemned.”

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Friedrich Merz said he was shocked by the incident and added that his thoughts were among the families of the victims. “At this point we have to accept an anti -Semitic motive. I condemn this hideous act in the strongest possible terms,” ​​he said.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starrer

Sir Keir Starrer condemned the attack and confirmed his support for the Jewish community.

“Anti -Semitism is an evil that we have to stamp out wherever it appears,” he said. “My thoughts are with their colleagues, their family and their relatives, and as always I am in solidarity with the Jewish community.”