US President Donald Trump has denounced the tragic shooting of two Israeli embassy personnel outside a Jewish museum in Washington on Wednesday evening.
On Thursday, Trump claimed in a post on his Truth Social platform that antisemitic killings must be stopped, claiming that such violence has no place in the country..
“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!
“Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the United State.”
He sympathised with the bereaved families, saying, “Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen!”
The attack took place on Wednesday night near the intersection of Third Street and F Street NW, close to Georgetown University Law School and the FBI’s Washington field office.
The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that a single suspect is in custody.
According to Police Chief Pamela Smith, the suspect reportedly shouted “Free Free Palestine” while being detained.
The victims were identified as staff members of the Israeli Embassy who had been attending an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the museum.
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