A brutal late-night attack at the Capital Jewish Museum has left two Israeli Embassy staffers, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, dead in what is being investigated as a suspected antisemitic hate crime.
The shocking incident has shaken the diplomatic and Jewish communities in Washington and beyond. U.S. Senator JD Vance expressed deep sorrow in a public statement, writing:
“My heart breaks for Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who were murdered last night at the Capital Jewish Museum. Antisemitic violence has no place in the United States. We’re praying for their families and all of our friends at the Israeli Embassy, where the two victims worked.”
While full details have not yet been confirmed by local authorities, preliminary reports suggest the attack occurred after hours and was deliberately targeted. Security footage is being reviewed, and both the FBI and Metropolitan Police Department have launched a joint investigation.
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky were described by colleagues as dedicated, kind, and deeply respected figures within the Israeli diplomatic mission in Washington. A spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy called the loss “devastating” and requested privacy for the families of the victims as investigations continue.
The Capital Jewish Museum remains closed to the public while forensic teams continue gathering evidence. The site, known for preserving Jewish history and culture, has now become the focus of an unfolding investigation into antisemitic violence.
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President Joe Biden is expected to be briefed on the incident, and several members of Congress have already called for increased security around Jewish institutions and foreign embassies in light of rising hate crimes across the U.S.
More information is expected in the coming hours as authorities work to piece together the full scope and motive behind this horrific act.
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