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Overnight Israel: "Free Palestine!”- The Deadly DC Shooting Outside a Jewish Museum | Watch.
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Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were killed in an antisemitic terror attack outside a Jewish museum in DC.
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Simcha Brodsky.
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May 22, 2025.
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On May 21, 2025, a chilling act of antisemitic terror struck at the heart of Washington, DC. Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, two devoted staffers at the Israeli Embassy, were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum after participating in an American Jewish Committee event promoting humanitarian aid for Gaza.
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The attacker, Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, confessed to the murders while waving a red kaffiyeh and shouting "Free Palestine." His statements revealed a deep alignment with violent anti-Israel extremism. He was swiftly arrested, but the damage was done. The tragedy sent shockwaves through the Jewish community in the United States and around the world.
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Victims Who Stood for Peace.
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Yaron, a German-born Israeli who made aliyah as a teenager, served in the embassy’s political department and championed Jewish-Arab coexistence. Sarah, a Jewish American involved in public diplomacy, previously worked at Tech2Peace, an initiative for Jewish and Arab dialogue in Tel Aviv. The couple were planning to get engaged in Jerusalem the following week. Their shared commitment to peace and unity made their murder especially devastating.
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The Ideology Behind the Attack.
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Rodriguez’s ties to the far-left Party for Socialism and Liberation, combined with his public endorsement of an “Intifada revolution,” expose how radical rhetoric can translate into violence. This was not a senseless crime but a targeted antisemitic act. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar both labeled it an act of terrorism driven by dangerous lies and incitement. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, calling for full justice.
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Denial and Deflection from the Far Left
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In the aftermath, pro-Palestinian activists online attempted to deflect blame, pushing unfounded conspiracy theories and downplaying the motive. Even Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, typically a critic of Israeli policy, acknowledged the attack as antisemitic. Yet many activists refused to reckon with the extremist ideologies that inspire such violence. Their silence and denial speak volumes.
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A Broader Pattern of Threats.
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Just a day later, on May 22, Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a missile toward Jerusalem. Though it was intercepted by Israel’s Arrow 3 defense system, debris landed dangerously close to Palestinian homes in Halhul, illustrating the recklessness of such attacks. This second attempted terror incident in two days underscored the growing threat to Israel and Jews globally.
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Jenin Standoff Highlights Security Tensions.
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Also on May 22, Israeli forces fired warning shots near a convoy of international diplomats in Jenin after they entered a restricted military zone without authorization. While no one was harmed, the incident sparked diplomatic outrage. Yet critics ignored the context: Jenin is a hub for terror activity. The IDF’s response was measured and meant to protect both soldiers and foreign envoys.
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France’s Dangerous Double Standard.
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Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron offered only vague condolences for the DC victims while advocating for unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state. Israeli leaders viewed this as rewarding terror rather than confronting it. Macron’s stance, in light of the week’s violence, struck many as dangerously naive.
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Faith and Resilience in the Face of Trial.
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Adding to the week's tension, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake in Crete was felt across Israel. While it caused no major damage, it served as a reminder of both Israel’s physical vulnerability and spiritual strength. From ancient times, Jewish tradition has held that even natural disasters are part of a larger divine story.
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Conclusion: Israel Stands Strong.
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The events of this week make clear that antisemitism and anti-Zionism are not mere ideologies. They are threats with deadly consequences. Yet in the face of terror, political hypocrisy, and natural upheaval, Israel endures. The legacy of Yaron and Sarah, who lived with courage and compassion, calls on all who cherish Jewish life to speak out, stand firm, and trust in the resilience of the Jewish people.
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[https://www.jfeed.com/overnight-israel/israeli-diplomats-murdered-antisemitic-terror-attack JFeed]
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Live Updates: Slaying of Israeli Embassy Aides Was Targeted Antisemitic Violence, F.B.I. Says.
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The suspect from Chicago, who has attended pro-Palestinian rallies, shouted “Free Palestine” while being arrested Wednesday night after the fatal shooting in Washington, officials said.
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Maggie Haberman, Glenn Thrush, Chris Cameron and Mitch Smith.
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May 22, 2025.
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[https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05/22/us/israel-embassy-shooting-dc NYT]
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White House:
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Trump 'saddened & outraged' over murders of Israeli embassy staff.
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Israel National News.
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May 22, 2025, 8:53 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408818 INN]
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PM Netanyahu:
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'Free Palestine' is just today’s version of 'Heil Hitler'.
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Israel National News.
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May 22, 2025, 8:26 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408816 INN]
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Netanyahu: Embassy staff killing a result of ‘blood libels against Israel’.
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-embassy-staff-killing-a-heinous-antisemitic-murder/ JNS]
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Washington DC shooter charged with first-degree murder.
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Elias Rodriguez charged with two counts of first-degree murder, murder of foreign officials, causing the death of a person through the use of a firearm, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Israel National News.
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May 23, 2025, 12:13 AM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408826 INN]
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Killing of Israeli embassy staffers ‘direct result’ of campus riots, Akunis says
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Nine Dems in Congress decry ‘all forms of hate’ after murder of Israeli embassy staffers in DC.
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JNS Staff.
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/killing-of-israeli-embassy-staffers-direct-result-of-campus-riots-akunis-says/ JNS]
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Domestic terror is the inevitable next step for Hamas sympathizers.
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The murders at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., are a warning that “pro-Palestine” activism is leading to antisemitic violence.
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Jonathan S. Tobin
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS).
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For the past 19 months, angry mobs have taken over college campuses and the streets of major American cities. These demonstrations, tent encampments and building takeovers have not just been expressions of opposition to Israel’s efforts to eradicate the Hamas terrorists who led the Palestinian Arab assault on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. They have also often been indicative of the protesters’ support for Hamas and the embrace of terrorist goals, as well as their antisemitism—something that was made obvious by the way they have targeted Jews during the course of their “activism.”
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/domestic-terror-is-the-inevitable-next-step-for-hamas-sympathizers/ JNS]
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‘Magnify, multiply’ efforts to end this hate, Leo Terrell says, after Israeli embassy staffers killed in DC.
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Mike Wagenheim.
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/magnify-multiply-efforts-to-end-this-hate-leo-terrell-says-after-israeli-embassy-staffers-killed-in-dc/ JNS]
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US leaders condemn murder of Israeli embassy staffers.
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David Isaac.
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(May 22, 2025 / JNS)
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[https://www.jns.org/us-leaders-condemn-killing-of-embassy-staffers/ JNS]
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Sa’ar orders flags lowered: 'Yaron fell like a soldier in battle'.
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Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar mourns murder of Israeli diplomat Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sara Milgram, calling it a direct result of global antisemitic incitement. 'This is the atmosphere that has made Jewish blood cheap.'
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Israel National News.
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May 22, 2025, 1:27 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408793 INN]
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IDF raids village linked to murder of Tze'ela Gez.
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Ohevya Sharabi.
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May 22, 2025, 12:56 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408789 INN]
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Terrorists feast as the people bleed: IDF blasts Hamas in scathing cartoon.
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IDF Arabic spokesman releases blistering cartoon showing Hamas leaders indulging in luxury while Gazan civilians suffer. 'Hamas leaders live in paradise — while their people suffer in hell.'
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Israel National News.
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Published: May 22, 2025, 10:45 AM (GMT+3)
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408782 INN]
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Security forces demolish home of West Bank terrorist responsible for attack in August 2024.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 8:02 AM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-854985 JPost]
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IDF intercepts second Houthi missile in 24 hours.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 11:52 AM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855020 JPost]
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IDF issues evacuation orders across north Gaza Strip.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 01:15 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855033 JPost]
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IDF's Division 98 struck 200 terror targets since start of 'Operation Gideon's Chariots'.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 06:27 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855095 JPost]
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IDF arrests terror cell of 20 suspects in West Bank operation.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 06:31 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855097 JPost]
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IDF tank commander severely wounded in Gaza.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 06:55 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855103 JPost]
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IDF orders evacuation near Hezbollah target in southern Lebanon.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 07:21 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855103 JPost]
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Netanyahu and Trump discuss Iran, Gaza, and embassy attack in Washington.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 07:54 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855108 JPost]
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IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in southern Lebanon strike.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/22/2025 07:55 PM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855109 JPost]
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Explosions in Sanaa caused by failed Houthi minister, local minister claims.
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By Jerusalem Post Staff.
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05/23/2025 12:15 AM
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[https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855144 JPost]
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Trump Admin bans Harvard from enrolling foreign students.
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Israel National News.
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May 22, 2025, 9:38 PM
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[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/408821 INN]
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