Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : In a shocking development that has received global media coverage, two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. were killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum near the FBI Washington Field Office. Epoch Times Journalist Kristi Noem confirmed the murder through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Two Israeli Embassy staff were senselessly killed tonight near the Jewish Museum in Washington DC. We are actively investigating and working to get more information to share. Please pray for the families of the victims.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) May 22, 2025
We will bring this depraved perpetrator to justice.
Statements from U.S. and Israeli Officials
While having lunch at a local diner, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was in the company of former judge Jeanine Pirro, confirmed that they witnessed police conducting investigations. The FBI is in coordination with the MPD, and we are told they are in the process of gathering intel, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
My team and I have been briefed on the shooting tonight in downtown DC outside the Capital Jewish Museum and near our Washington Field Office. While we’re working with MPD to respond and learn more, in the immediate, please pray for the victims and their families. We will keep…
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 22, 2025
“May I ask everyone to observe a minute of silence for the deceased who are victims of violence along with those suffering from that violence, together with their families. Updates will be posted as we receive them,” Patel poses prayers on X.
Israel's Response
Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, referred to this incident as an anti-Semitic act of terrorism when the perpetrators remain out of sight in the safety of their own homes. He Went on to state that the Israeli government is quite confident in expecting that the U.S authorities will do everything in their power to ensure that the criminals face the consequences of their actions.
This is what Tal Naim from the Israeli embassy has said:
“We have confidence in both local and federal law enforcement to capture the perpetrator and protect the Israeli diplomats and Jewish citizens within the country.”
*Spokesperson at the Israeli embassy in Washington Tal Naim Cohen*:
— Tal Naim (@TalNaim_) May 22, 2025
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy were shot this evening at close range while attending a Jewish event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC.
We have full faith in law enforcement authorities on…
Progress in the Inquiry
The authorities have not revealed the reason for the attack yet. There should be a formal press conference later on Wednesday night that gives new information. It has been made clear that security protocols concerning diplomats from Israel and Jewish facilities throughout the country are being examined.
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