The suspect who shot and killed two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, US, chanted "Free Palestine" while he was taken into custody.
"Suspect chanted 'Free, free Palestine' while in custody," Washington Police chief was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening (local time) near a Jewish museum in Washington, DC.
According to the Washington Police chief, the suspect was seen pacing outside the museum before the shooting and was later detained by event security. While in custody, the suspect repeatedly chanted "Free, Free Palestine."
Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump condemned the incident and said it was "based on antisemitism". "These horrible DC killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, now! Hatred and radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" he said in a post on Truth Social.??
The Israeli ambassador was not involved in the incident and was not present at the location during the time of the shooting, a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy was quoted as saying by CNN.
"Suspect chanted 'Free, free Palestine' while in custody," Washington Police chief was quoted as saying by the news agency Reuters
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening (local time) near a Jewish museum in Washington, DC.
According to the Washington Police chief, the suspect was seen pacing outside the museum before the shooting and was later detained by event security. While in custody, the suspect repeatedly chanted "Free, Free Palestine."
Authorities have not released the identity of the suspect.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump condemned the incident and said it was "based on antisemitism". "These horrible DC killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, now! Hatred and radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!" he said in a post on Truth Social.??
“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!” —President Donald J. Trump pic.twitter.com/Z30bjAQOpZ
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 22, 2025
The Israeli ambassador was not involved in the incident and was not present at the location during the time of the shooting, a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy was quoted as saying by CNN.
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