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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Capital Jewish Museum reopens week after Israeli Embassy staffers killed
WASHINGTON () — Leaders from several faiths helped reopen the Capital Jewish Museum in Downtown D.C. Thursday morning, one week after two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down outside. Since last week's antisemitic attack after an event for young diplomats held at the museum, calls for peace came from Jewish leaders, and continued Thursday as the museum reopened its doors. Israeli Embassy suspect charged with murder of a foreign official 'Reopening is more than a ceremony, it's a defiant act of hope,' Rev. Thomas Bowen of Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington said during his remarks, prior to the official reopening. Flowers remain outside the museum to honor Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, a young couple who were soon expected to be engaged. Seven days after the pair were killed, grief continues to grip the Jewish community — including for Dr. Beatrice Gurwitz, the museum's executive director. 'I'm devastated, and I think we are all devastated, Gurwitz said. 'When you face antisemitic violence that grows out of dehumanization of the Jewish people, and we are telling stories of Jewish and the richest diversity of the Jewish world and that seems essential and I hope people will join us in visiting the museum.' The shooting suspect, 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, was chanting 'free Palestine' as he was being taken into custody by police. 'It doesn't matter who the attacker or attackers are, or what they claim, their actions are criminal, inhumane, and not condoned in neither Islam, Christianity, Judaism, or other beautiful faith communities,' Imam Talid Shareef of Masjid Muhammad, The Nation's Mosque said. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? Chris Wolf, president of the museum's board of directors, said future work being done at the museum will be dedicated to the memories of Lischinsky and Milgrim. 'Our celebration of Judaism and all it has contributed to society is perhaps the best antidote to antisemitism,' Wolf said. 'May we all do our part to rid our communities of hatred and violence,' said Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. 'Help us to see one another in your eyes, and to live in hope of that day where there will be peace in this and every land.' Rodriguez faces murder charges and is slated to appear in court on June 18. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Baby-faced anti-Israel teen urges his 1M followers to support suspected DC terrorist in rant so vile TikTok pulled it —then doubles down on hate
An anti-Israel teen with nearly a million social-media followers raged on TikTok that people need to 'support'' the accused DC Jewish Museum killer, prompting the online giant to take the rare step of quickly yanking the post. Guy Christensen — a baby-faced, keffiyeh-wearing 19-year-old from Pennsylvania who goes by the online handle 'YourFavoriteGuy'' — doubled down on his online rant to The Post on Friday. 'You will not hear me sympathize with war criminals,'' Christensen said by phone — referring to the two Israeli Embassy diplomats gunned down by alleged hate-filled anti-Israel assassin Elias Rodriguez. Christensen — in a TikTok video Thursday that garnered more than 632,500 views before being taken down — said, 'I want to urge you first to support Elias' actions.' 3 Guy Christensen defended the terror attack on a Jewish couple in Washington. guychristensen_/X In his video, Christensen added, 'I do not condemn the elimination of those two Zionist officials who worked at the Israeli Embassy last night … and here's why. 'Israel has a live-streamed a genocide to the entire world the last two years,'' he said. 'You can not expect to do such a thing in this world without the people standing up to fight to stop you in any way they can, to resist against you,'' said the college freshman, who refused to say where he goes to school. 3 Elias Rodriguez allegedly screamed 'Free Palestine' after the killings. Katie Kalisher via Storyful Asked by The Post if his post could be interpreted as saying he supports the killing of the victims, the teen replied, 'I think the only people who are interpreting [that] as such are the people'' who are using the slayings of 'those two Zionist officials … as a pretense to silence critics of Israel.'' Christensen — who has previously indicated online that he is from Pittsburgh — called the dead man, Yaron Lischinsky, 30, a 'war criminal' in the footage, which included a Palestinian flag in the background. 'And the same was true for the woman,'' he said, referring to Lischinsky's dead girlfriend and soon-to-be fiancee, Sarah Milgrim, 26. He meanwhile insisted Rodriguez was 'not a terrorist. 'He is a resistance fighter,'' Christensen said. Follow The Post's coverage on Israeli Embassy staffers killed in DC He added to The Post, 'I think it's very shameful that the media would rather cover Elias Rodriguez over the death of hundreds of Palestinians yesterday.'' TikTok still had Christensen's inflammatory video up early Friday afternoon. A rep said in an email about a half-hour after a Post inquiry about it that the footage was taken down 'for violating our Community Guidelines.'' 3 Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lichinksy were set to get engaged before they were gunned down. Obtained by NYPost. 'We have removed the video that you shared for violating our Community Guidelines,'' the representative wrote. 'Our Community Guidelines prohibit anyone from promoting violent or hateful actors, and we do not allow conspiracy theories that are violent or hateful, such as denying well-documented violent events.' Christensen told The Post that his video had been initially taken down by TikTok, then he appealed and won. After it went up again, it was taken down again, and he appealed and succeeded in his bid. He said it was taken down a third time and that there would be no appeal.
New York Post
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Group that helped incite Columbia library takeover praises DC shooter: ‘Bring the war home'
A rabid anti-Israel hate group accused of helping to incite the Columbia University library takeover earlier this month is now praising alleged DC Jewish Museum shooter Elias Rodriguez's heinous crime as 'an act' of 'love.' 'ESCALATE FOR GAZA, BRING THE WAR HOME' the notorious radical left organization wrote on X Friday. 'What Elias Rodriguez did was an act of solidarity and love for the Palestinian people. 4 Unity of Fields pamphlet praises Elias Rodriguez. Unity of Fields 4 Suspect Elias Rodriguez is taken away by Metropolitan Police. Katie Kalisher via Storyful 'If this seems crazy and unhinged to you, ask yourself why you are so well adjusted to a constant stream of disemboweled and starving children — made possible by the country in which you reside.' Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago was caught on surveillance video gunning down soon-to-be-engaged Jewish couple Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum late Wednesday after an event aimed at fostering peace. 4 Protesters storm Columbia University. Unity of Fields 4 Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim were shot and killed in DC. via REUTERS He admitted to authorities minutes later that he was the shooter, shouting 'Free, free Palestine!' Unity of Fields is the same group that put out fliers lionizing a Palestinian terrorist — leaflets that were passed around as anti-Israel protesters stormed Columbia's library on May 7.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
SUNY Broome students ready to walk the graduation stage
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Hundreds of SUNY Broome students are preparing to move their tassel from one side of their mortar board to the other during graduation this evening. The community college held a Toast to the Tassel event this morning in the cafeteria. Roughly 800 students have earned degrees or certifications this year. Today, students were encouraged to don their cap and gowns and pose for pictures with family. There was also a sparkling juice toast. SUNY Broome President Tony Hawkins says tonight's ceremony will be extra special for him as he finishes his second year at the helm. Hawkins says these graduates started at Broome the same year he did. 'I know many of them. We started together, we explored things together. I couldn't be more excited as I walk around the room and see people who were new when I was new and see the growth and confidence that they've achieved over the last 2 years,' Hawkins said. The graduation ceremony takes place at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena tonight beginning at 6:30. Who were the victims of the shooting outside the DC Jewish Museum? GOP campaign arm tells Republicans to 'go on offense' messaging Trump agenda bill Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers reject Tory Lanez new evidence claims Proposal pushes DNA testing to protect wolves mistaken for coyotes in NY Another successful Kick It For Cans kickball tournament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNN
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Eyewitness describes DC Jewish Museum suspect
Eyewitness describes DC Jewish Museum suspect Paige Siegel was attending an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC when the shooting occurred. She described the moments after the attack when a man believed to be the attacker entered the building and admitted to fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members. 01:40 - Source: CNN Vertical Top News 14 videos Eyewitness describes DC Jewish Museum suspect Paige Siegel was attending an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC when the shooting occurred. She described the moments after the attack when a man believed to be the attacker entered the building and admitted to fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members. 01:40 - Source: CNN Dem says Trump admin cuts in blue states are 'distasteful' The Trump administration has made cuts to funding for flood prevention projects in blue states, whereas new water construction opportunities have taken course in red states, according to a data analysis. CNN's Annie Grayer reports. 02:33 - Source: CNN Dior to pay $2M to help labor abuse victims Dior has agreed a number of remedies to settle an Italian competition authority investigation into whether the luxury brand and two of its units misled consumers with their statements about working conditions at its suppliers. CNN's Max Foster reports. 01:36 - Source: CNN See "Cheers" star George Wendt's most memorable moments Actor and comedian George Wendt, beloved for his performance as Norm Peterson on the long-running comedy series "Cheers" has died aged 76. Wendt's career spanned more than four decades, and included six consecutive Emmy nominations. CNN looks back at some of his best moments. 00:57 - Source: CNN Kermit the Frog's advice for 2025 graduates and what he learned from 'the school of life' The University of Maryland's 2025 commencement speaker Kermit the Frog shares his advice for graduates with CNN's Sara Sidner. 01:14 - Source: CNN Have federal cuts left U.S. unprepared for natural disasters? Sometime between tomorrow and 200 years from now, a 9.0 magnitude earthquake will rock the United States. Scientists say we're not ready for it. And with the federal employees who have left or been fired under the Trump administration, that's only getting worse. CNN's Ella Nilsen spoke to scientists and former federal workers about how these cuts leave the US unprepared for natural disasters. 02:03 - Source: CNN Climber rescued by helicopter after 30-foot fall in California A helicopter rescue crew hoisted a climber to safety after they fell roughly 30 feet while scaling Lily Rock in Idyllwild, California. The climber was left clinging to the cliffside with a limb injury. 00:49 - Source: CNN Watch ancient tower partially collapse in eastern China A tourist attraction originally built in the 14th century in Anhui, China, partially collapsed on Monday. Local authorities have closed the Fengyang Drum Tower for maintenance following the incident. 00:56 - Source: CNN Columbia students chant, 'Free Mahmoud' at commencement Videos show Columbia University students booing the acting university president, Claire Shipman, during her commencement speech. Some students at the school have been on edge since Mahmoud Khalil was detained by ICE for participating in campus protests. 01:07 - Source: CNN Cassie Ventura's mom feared for daughter's safety with 'Diddy' Cassie Ventura's mother Regina Ventura took the stand at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial in New York, where Ventura testified about incidents she witnessed during her daughter's relationship with Combs that left her 'scared for my daughter's safety.' 02:57 - Source: CNN FDA tightens requirements for Covid-19 vaccine The FDA is changing how it approves Covid-19 vaccines, which may restrict updated shots to the elderly and people with underlying health conditions who are at higher risk for severe disease. 01:10 - Source: CNN RFK Jr. and top Democrat spar over HHS cuts US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. got into a tense exchange with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) during a Senate Appropriations hearing. Kennedy accused the committee's top Democrat of standing by as chronic disease spiked in the country after Murray asked a question about childcare and development block grant funding. 01:17 - Source: CNN What to know about England's new Brexit 'reset' deal with EU The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to a landmark deal aimed at 'resetting' their post-Brexit relationship, but not everyone's thrilled. Is the deal a sign of Brexit regrets? CNN's Max Foster breaks it down. 00:50 - Source: CNN
