U.S. authorities called the shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., an “act of terror” and identified the suspect as Elias Rodriguez, 31, of Chicago.

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The President led U.S. lawmakers in condemning the killings and said they were "based obviously on antisemitism."

The slaying of two Israeli Embassy workers cast a harsh spotlight on pro-Palestinian groups in the United States. Activists, who were already being scrutinized, could face further pushback.

Authorities reviewing writings tied to DC shooting suspect accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers outside Jewish museum.

The two embassy employees were killed by a gunman Wednesday night after an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.

They were leaving a young diplomats event at the Capital Jewish Museum that was meant to “foster unity and celebrate Jewish heritage” when they were killed on Wednesday.

The morning after the shooting of two members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night, university protests in Chicago against the Israel-Hamas war continued.