Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the fatal shooting of two embassy staffers in Washington as a vile act of antisemitic violence, intensifying fears of growing hostility toward Israelis abroad amid mounting global tensions.
Israeli leaders reacted with outrage after two embassy employees were shot and killed at a Jewish event in Washington, D.C., in what officials have described as a targeted act of antisemitism.
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky, a researcher, and Sarah Milgrim, an administrative assistant, were both affiliated with the Israeli embassy. Washington police arrested a lone suspect, who reportedly shouted pro-Palestinian slogans before opening fire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the shooting “a despicable act of hatred, of antisemitism” and warned that global incitement against Israel is fueling real-world violence.
“Blood libels against Israel have a cost in blood and must be fought to the utmost,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued from Jerusalem.
The incident comes amid increasing diplomatic pressure on Israel and growing international criticism over its policies. Netanyahu suggested the attack was not isolated, but part of a wider trend of hostility that Israel now faces on the world stage.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar blamed foreign governments and institutions for contributing to an atmosphere of incitement. “This is not a random incident,” he said. “Incitement comes from leaders and officials, especially in Europe.”
The Israeli government has faced escalating criticism from several European countries in recent days, including threats of political and economic consequences. Some, like France and Italy, have summoned Israeli diplomats following recent military actions involving Israeli forces near diplomatic convoys.
Despite the intensifying pressure, Israeli officials indicated the shooting would not shift the country's current diplomatic or security strategy.
“This reinforces the sense that Israel is under siege globally,” said Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli diplomat. “It validates the government's belief that the threat is not only regional but international.”
Public sentiment in Israel remains tense, with many citizens expressing a growing sense of isolation on the global stage.
“We understand that Jews all over the world need to protect themselves,” said Ziv Halsband, a resident of Jerusalem. “Now we see that what happens abroad is deeply connected to what we face here.”
The Anti-Defamation League reported this month that antisemitic incidents in the United States have reached their highest level in 46 years, with a 5% rise in 2024 alone. The Washington shooting has become the most violent manifestation yet of those concerns.
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