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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jewish congressman shares emotional message against political violence in wake of fatal shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers
A Jewish congressman on Wednesday shared his personal fears of political violence, as he reflected on last week's fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers and called on those protesting the war in Gaza to do so peacefully. Democratic Rep. Greg Landsman shared Wednesday that the killing of 'two innocent young people,' Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, 'was deeply personal and profoundly unsettling.' 'First, let me be as honest and as personal as it gets. I have had a hard time getting the image of being shot and killed out of my head. It happens almost every time I'm in a big crowd now,' the Ohio congressman, who's now in his second term, wrote in an emotional statement. 'Last Saturday at a rally back home, I decided not to have police protection. Standing in a crowd talking to constituents, I had the most vivid image: All of a sudden, I saw myself on the ground, dead from a gunshot. This is what actually happened a few days later to Yaron and Sarah.' Landsman told CNN in an interview following the release of his statement that he 'felt compelled to be as honest as possible, so that we can pull back from this moment and people stop to read it and think about it and we don't have to live like this. We can protect speech and each other simultaneously.' The congressman said he wants 'people to appreciate that organizing and advocating and pushing for something you believe in is so critically important, and that there is a difference between protest and chaos.' 'There is a difference between free speech and hate speech or violent speech,' he continued. 'And just to do everything in your power to make sure that you and others are in solidly in the camp of protest and free speech and nowhere near chaos and hate or violent speech.' In his statement, Landsman detailed how anti-Israel protesters have followed him for more than a year, including sleeping outside his home, and have threatened him and his family. 'They don't just protest. They get in my face, screaming about the 'genocide' I'm causing,' he wrote, while also stressing that most protesters aren't violent. Other Jewish members of Congress, he said, face similar situations, and some have 'constant police protection' while back in their home states. 'We worry about being on Capitol Hill, too. Without going into specific security concerns, we know that what happened to Yaron and Sarah could happen to one of us as we move around the Capitol,' he wrote. He compared the killing of Lischinsky and Milgrim to the 'outrageous murder' of 6-year-old Palestinian-American Wadea Al-Fayoume, whom authorities said was killed because he was Muslim. 'We allow people to 'otherize' and demonize folks, and we forget to appreciate that it often turns violent,' Landsman wrote. 'Everyone has to do a better job of ensuring disagreements don't lead to this disturbing and dangerous process.' He also attributed the violence against the Israeli Embassy staffers to the spreading of 'blood libels.' He continued his calls for a ceasefire in Israel's war against Hamas. He also called on the Senate to pass the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act, which the House passed last year. Landsman argued that the bill would be helpful in fighting antisemitism, along with colleges working with organizations such as the American Jewish Committee. 'I would encourage my colleagues to stop politicizing this, on both sides. Our safety and wellbeing are at stake, and antisemitism should be a nonpartisan, noncontroversial issue,' he wrote. Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, were leaving an event on May 21 at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, when a gunman opened fire, killing them, authorities said. 'It is so deeply painful and it shook all of us because one, two really wonderful people were executed. And two, this is what we have been telling people will happen if folks don't change the way they're talking about this,' Landsman told CNN.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Israeli Embassy Staff Victim Yaron Lischinsky Was "Brilliant, Curious": Envoy
Yaron Lischinsky, one of the two Israeli staff members killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in DC, was a brilliant and curious student, Ron Prosor, Israel's ambassador to Germany, said on Thursday. Mr Prosor said he taught Mr Lischinsky during his master's at the Reichman University. In a long post on X, Mr Prosor wrote, "Yaron, born in Nuremberg, wasn't just a colleague. I had the privilege of having him as my master's student at Reichman University. Bright, curious, engaged." Describing Mr Lischinsky, he said that he was a Christian who served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and chose to dedicate his life to the State of Israel and the Zionist movement, supporting the Jewish people's right to have their own state. He further said that Mr Lischinsky represented Judeo-Christian values and set an example for young people around the world. "Chanting "Free Palestine" is not just a slogan, it's a call to action to target Jews wherever they are," Mr Prosor said, adding, "We will not let terror win." "May the memory of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing." Yaron and Sarah— working together at the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C.— were murdered in a terrorist attack outside the Jewish Museum. A young couple with a bright future planning their life together. Yaron, born in Nuremberg, wasn't just a colleague. I had the privilege of… — Ambassador Ron Prosor (@Ron_Prosor) May 22, 2025 Nissim Otmazgin, a humanities professor at the Hebrew University, said Mr Lischinsky dreamt of becoming a diplomat. According to the German-Israeli Friendship Society, Mr Lischinsky was fluent in German. Volker Beck, the president of the society, paid tribute to Mr Lischinsky, saying, "His interest in German-Israeli relations and ways to achieve peaceful coexistence in the Middle East brightened the environment around him." According to the BBC, one of his friends, Jenny Havemann, called Mr Lischensky a nice, modest, calm, and friendly man. Mr Lischinsky and his colleague and partner, Sarah Milgrim, an American working for the Israeli embassy, were shot dead on Wednesday night by a man named Elias Rodriguez. According to the reports, Rodriguez walked past the victims and shot them in the back multiple times. He reloaded and fired again, shooting a total of 21 bullets. As police arrived, Rodriguez admitted to the shooting, saying, "I did it for Palestine; I did it for Gaza." Yechiel Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the US, said the couple was set to get engaged in 10 days.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Israeli PM Netanyahu condemns diplomat killings, thanks US for support
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed strong condemnation of the cold-blooded murder of two Israeli diplomats in the US. In his remarks delivered via a video message shared on X, the Israeli PM said, "Last night in Washington something horrific happened. A brutal terrorist shot in cold blood a young beautiful couple - Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim. Yaron had just bought an engagement ring for Sarah. He was planning to give it to her in Jerusalem next week. They were planning to start a new and happy life together. Well, that tragically did not happen. Yaron and Sarah weren't the victims of a random crime. The terrorist who cruelly gunned them down did so for one reason and one reason alone - he wanted to kill Jews." He debunked the claims of food aid not reaching Gaza with facts and figures. In a significant announcement, the Israeli PM said, "As for the hostages, we'll do every effort to secure them. I'm ready for a temporary ceasefire to get more out but we demand, and you should demand, that all of our hostages be released and released immediately. And so should every civilized country demand this." "Since October 7th, Israel has sent 92,000 aid trucks into Gaza. That's right. 92,000 aid trucks. That includes 1.8 million tons of aid. 1.8 million tons of aid - more than enough food to feed everyone in Gaza. Yet as we had let the aid come in, Hamas stole it. They took a huge chunk for themselves. The rest they sold at exorbitant prices to the Palestinian then they used the money they stole to recruit new terrorists to continue their war against Israel. Our goal from the start was to get food to Palestinian civilians, not to Palestinian terrorists," the Israeli PM said. He thanked US President Donald Trump and the American people for their support to Israel. "I especially want to thank President Trump and the American people for their forthright stand with Israel and with the Jewish people. Together we stand. Together we'll triumph and will see the victory of civilization over barbarism". Condemnation has been pouring in on the killing of the Israeli diplomats. Earlier, US Vice President JD Vance, expressed grief on the attack. He wrote on X, "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." Former US President Joe Biden also offered condolences on the horrific attack. He said, "Jill and I are horrified and saddened by the deadly shooting outside of the Capital Jewish Museum last night that claimed the lives of two young people, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Antisemitic violence and hate have no place in our communities. We are praying for Yaron and Sarah's families and loved ones." Earlier on May 22, Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar delivered a statement to the media following their killing. He said, "The attack is the direct consequence of the virulent and toxic anti-semitic rhetoric against Israel and Jewish communities around the world that has been going on since October 7." He added, "Following the murder of our personnel, we will lower the flag to half-mast today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and all Israeli missions around the world." He further underscored, "Terrorism haunts us everywhere, but we will not surrender to it. " In his remarks, the Israeli Foreign Minister also announced, "This is an appropriate opportunity to announce the conference against antisemitism that we will hold here in Jerusalem in the middle of next week, within the framework of the Israeli presidency of IHRA. The conference will be attended by foreign ministers and other ministers of IHRA member states, envoys to combat antisemitism, and representatives of Jewish communities from these countries." Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy were fatally shot near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., in what officials are investigating as an anti-Semitic attack. The incident took place around 9:15 p.m. local time outside the Capital Jewish Museum, near an FBI office building on F Street. According to law enforcement sources, the two embassy staff were shot as they exited an event at the museum. An embassy spokesperson confirmed to CNN that the Israeli ambassador was not present at the scene when the shooting occurred. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Mint
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Benjamin Netanyahu condemns brutal killing of Israeli diplomats, thanks US for support: ‘Terrorist shot in cold blood'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the brutal killing of two Israeli diplomats in the United States, describing it as a 'cold-blooded' act. He also expressed gratitude to the US for its standing by Israel during this difficult time. The incident ocurred ariund 9:15 p.m. local time outside the Capital Jewish Museum, near an FBI office building on F Street. The two embassy staff were shot as they were leaving an event at the museum, ANI reported citing the law enforcement sources. In his remarks delivered via a video message shared on X, the Israeli PM said, 'Last night in Washington something horrific happened. A brutal terrorist shot in cold blood a young beautiful couple - Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim. Yaron had just bought an engagement ring for Sarah. He was planning to give it to her in Jerusalem next week. They were planning to start a new and happy life together. Well, that tragically did not happen. Yaron and Sarah weren't the victims of a random crime. The terrorist who cruelly gunned them down did so for one reason and one reason alone - he wanted to kill Jews.' He debunked the claims of food aid not reaching Gaza with facts and figures. In a significant announcement, the Israeli PM said, 'As for the hostages, we'll do every effort to secure them. I'm ready for a temporary ceasefire to get more out but we demand, and you should demand, that all of our hostages be released and released immediately. And so should every civilized country demand this.' "Since October 7th, Israel has sent 92,000 aid trucks into Gaza. That's right. 92,000 aid trucks. That includes 1.8 million tons of aid. 1.8 million tons of aid - more than enough food to feed everyone in Gaza. Yet as we had let the aid come in, Hamas stole it. They took a huge chunk for themselves. The rest they sold at exorbitant prices to the Palestinian then they used the money they stole to recruit new terrorists to continue their war against Israel. Our goal from the start was to get food to Palestinian civilians, not to Palestinian terrorists," the Israeli PM said. He thanked US President Donald Trump and the American people for their support to Israel. "I especially want to thank President Trump and the American people for their forthright stand with Israel and with the Jewish people. Together we stand. Together we'll triumph and will see the victory of civilization over barbarism". US President Donald J. Trump in a post on Truth Social stated that these 'horrible killing' are based on antisemitism. He mentioned, 'These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, now! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You all!' '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,' US Vice President JD Vance said. Former US President Joe Biden condoled the attack, stating, 'Jill and I are horrified and saddened by the deadly shooting outside of the Capital Jewish Museum last night that claimed the lives of two young people, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim. Antisemitic violence and hate have no place in our communities. We are praying for Yaron and Sarah's families and loved ones.'
India.com
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
White House Condemns Killing Of 2 Israeli Diplomats, Netanyahu Thanks US For Support
Condemning the killing of two Israeli diplomats in the United States capital city, Washington, DC, the White House has said that President Donald Trump is saddened over the brutal incident and asserted that the evil of anti-Semitism must be eradicated from our society. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong condemnation of the cold-blooded murder of two Israeli diplomats in the US. He thanked US President Donald Trump and the American people for their support of Israel. During a press briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "President Trump is saddened and outraged over the brutal murder of two Israeli embassy staff here in Washington, D.C. last night. Yaron Leshinsky and Sarah Milgram were a beautiful young couple. We learned that Yaron was planning to propose to Sarah next week in Jerusalem. " "Yaron's father, Daniel, spoke about the young couple's devotion to one another this morning. He said, "They were in love, one for the other. The embassy told us they were like a star couple at the embassy. I never expected something like this. He had his whole life before him," she further stated. "These words, especially every parent knows, are heart-wrenching. The evil of anti-Semitism must be eradicated from our society. I spoke to the attorney general this morning. The Department of Justice will be prosecuting the perpetrator responsible for this to the fullest extent of the law. Hatred has no place in the United States of America under President Donald Trump. Everyone here at the White House is praying for the victims' friends and families during this unimaginable time," Leavitt underscored. Israeli PM Netanyahu, in his remarks delivered via a video message shared on X, said, "Last night in Washington, something horrific happened. A brutal terrorist shot in cold blood a young, beautiful couple - Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim. Yaron had just bought an engagement ring for Sarah. He was planning to give it to her in Jerusalem next week. They were planning to start a new and happy life together. Well, that tragically did not happen. Yaron and Sarah weren't the victims of a random crime. The terrorist who cruelly gunned them down did so for one reason and one reason alone - he wanted to kill Jews." He debunked the claims that food aid is not reaching Gaza with facts and figures. In a significant announcement, the Israeli PM said, "As for the hostages, we'll do our effort to secure them. I'm ready for a temporary ceasefire to get more out, but we demand, and you should demand, that all of our hostages be released and released immediately. And so should every civilised country demand this." "Since October 7th, Israel has sent 92,000 aid trucks into Gaza. That's right. 92,000 aid trucks. That includes 1.8 million tons of aid. 1.8 million tons of aid - more than enough food to feed everyone in Gaza. Yet as we had let the aid come in, Hamas stole it. They took a huge chunk for themselves. The rest they sold at exorbitant prices to the Palestinian population. And then they used the money they stole to recruit new terrorists to continue their war against Israel. Our goal from the start was to get food to Palestinian civilians, not to Palestinian terrorists," the Israeli PM said. Expressing gratitude towards Donald Trump and the American people for their support, Netanyahu said, "I especially want to thank President Trump and the American people for their forthright stand with Israel and with the Jewish people. Together we stand. Together we'll triumph and will see the victory of civilisation over barbarism". Earlier, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday (US local time) that the threat level has been elevated nationwide for all Americans. Speaking to reporters at the Capital Jewish Museum where the shooting took place, she confirmed enhanced security measures implemented the previous evening. "US Marshals are coordinating closely to protect our embassy and ambassador while this investigation remains active," she stated, urging all citizens to stay alert regardless of their background. Separately, Karoline Leavitt detailed existing administration anti-antisemitism efforts during her briefing, highlighting the president's executive order establishing the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism and related student visa enforcement measures. This follows after two staff members from the Embassy of Israel were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. The suspect, whom DC police identified as 30-year-old Chicago native Elias Rodriguez, pretended to be a bystander after the shooting, CNN reported, citing an eyewitness. According to CNN, when police arrived, the man turned himself in and shouted "Free, Free Palestine" while being handcuffed. He is currently in custody, according to authorities. Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said the man "implied that he committed the offence." Authorities are investigating possible motives, including terrorism and antisemitism, although the full context behind his actions remains under review.
