0h 49min, may 22, 2025 y - 2 Israeli Embassy Staff Killed

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Two staff members of Israel’s embassy in the United States have been shot and killed in an attack outside a Jewish museum in the capital.

The deadly shooting occurred at about 9pm on Wednesday (01:00 GMT, Thursday) near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, according to authorities.

“Prior to the shooting, the suspect was observed pacing back and forth outside of the museum. He approached a group of four people, produced a handgun and opened fire, striking both of our decedents,” Smith said at a news conference.

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