Israel says killing of embassy staffers in US is result of antisemitic incitement
The shooting that killed two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington was a direct result of 'toxic antisemitic incitement against Israel and Jews around the world' since Hamas' attack on Israel in October, 2023, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday.
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