Israel to tighten security at diplomatic missions worldwide after Washington killings
Suspect in custody after two staff members of Israel’s embassy were killed in a shooting near a Jewish museum in DC
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he has ordered enhanced security measures at Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide after a gunman who shouted “free Palestine” shot dead two embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum in Washington.
“I have instructed to enhance security arrangements at Israeli missions around the world and to increase protection for state representatives,” he said.
“We are witnessing the terrible price of antisemitism and the wild incitement against the State of Israel.”
Gunfire broke out late on Wednesday outside the Capital Jewish Museum in the centre of Washington as the venue held a social event for young professionals and diplomatic staff.
Washington Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith said a man shot at a group of four people with a handgun, hitting both the victims. He was seen pacing outside the museum prior to the shooting.