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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Israeli Embassy staffer among 2 killed in shooting at Jewish Museum in Washington
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
Two people were killed in a shooting at the Jewish Museum in Washington, with a spokesman for Israel’s envoy to the UN confirming at least one of them was a staffer at the Israeli Embassy.
The museum was hosting an American Jewish Committee event at the time of the shooting, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Ambassador Danny Danon denounces the shooting as “a depraved act of antisemitic terrorism.”
“Harming diplomats and the Jewish community is crossing a red line. We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act,” he says. “Israel will continue to act resolutely to protect its citizens and representatives – everywhere in the world.”
Washington, D.C. – developing story, active shooter involvement outside The Capital Jewish Museum. 10:36 PM — details to come. @alanhenney pic.twitter.com/wdAPzQLRPQ
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