Reactions from US politicians to the lethal capturing outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, final night time proceed to pour in, with leaders from throughout the political spectrum decrying the killing of two Israeli Embassy workers members.
Right here’s what some US politicians have stated:
Vice President JD Vance: “My coronary heart breaks for Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, who have been murdered final night time on the Capital Jewish Museum. Antisemitic violence has no place in the US. We’re praying for his or her households and all of our pals on the Israeli Embassy, the place the 2 victims labored,” he stated in a post on X.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: “Folks right here in Israel are devastated,” he stated on “Fox and Associates.” “I obtained a name early this morning Jerusalem time from Pam Bondi, the Legal professional Common. She was on the scene. She gave me a short on what was occurring. I’ve spoken with the international minister. I’ve spoken with the minister, the Ambassador of Israel to the US and to the daddy of the younger man who lives right here in Israel.”
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker: “Younger Jewish individuals and diplomats got here collectively in a museum constructed to honor their shared historical past however then needed to flee gun photographs and witness the killing of a younger couple. As a Jew who led the constructing of a museum devoted to standing up in opposition to bigotry and hatred, I understand how sacred these locations are and what trauma this incident has brought on,” he stated in a statement.
Workplace of the Particular Envoy to the Center East, Steve Witkoff: “Final night time’s horrific homicide of two Israeli emb(a)sssy workers members was an act of antisemitic terrror, tragic and mindless. I proceed to hope for the victims’ family members. This evil has no place in our world. Relaxation assured, justice will likely be served,” he stated in a post on X.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Subsequent week, Yaron and Sarah have been headed to Jerusalem, the place Yaron would suggest. I proposed to Lori in Jerusalem beneath the Montefiore Windmill, and we have been married 28 years in the past this Sunday. Yaron and Sarah ought to have had the identical alternative — and a life collectively far past what their assassin lower brief. Might their recollections be a blessing and a name to motion for every of us,” Shapiro posted on X.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris: “Doug and my prayers are with the family members of Yaron and Sarah — two younger Israeli diplomats murdered in what seems to be a surprising act of antisemitic violence. I stand with your complete Jewish group in condemning this sickening violence. Antisemitism and violence don’t have any place in our nation. All of us should come collectively and combat hatred,” Harris said on X.
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff: “The surprising homicide of two younger Israeli diplomats in DC is horrifying, heartbreaking and fully unacceptable. Jews should have the ability to collect with out worry or violence. We won’t be silent and we’ll by no means let antisemitic terror defeat us. Might the reminiscence of Yaron and Sarah be a blessing,” he stated in a post on X.
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