Washington: Deadly Attack Outside Jewish Museum – Two Israeli Embassy Workers Dead

Two employees of the Israeli Embassy lost their lives on Wednesday evening (May 21, 2025) near a Jewish Museum, according to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. The victims, who were engaged to be married soon, were killed in a shooting incident in Washington D.C. A man has been arrested for the attack, shouting “Freedom for Palestine” during his arrest. Another employee was injured but is not in critical condition. Secretary Noem announced the shootings via an X platform post shortly after the attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum, located just steps from the FBI offices in the U.S. capital. The Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, described the incident as a ‘heinous terrorist and anti-Semitic crime.’ He expressed confidence that U.S. authorities would take strong action against those responsible. Israel vowed to continue its decisive actions to protect its citizens and representatives worldwide. Investigations are ongoing, with no details released about possible motives or perpetrators by late Wednesday evening.