Live: Kristi Noem and Israeli FM Saar hold memorial for Embassy staff killed in Washington
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends memorial with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar honouring Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgrom, Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington last week. The event underscores US-Israel solidarity amid rising security concerns. Show more 03:19
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