White House Condemns Deadly Shooting of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C.; Suspect Faces Possible Death Penalty

The White House expresses deep outrage and sorrow following the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., an act that is sending political shockwaves across the U.S. and Israel. President Donald Trump, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is “saddened and outraged” by what officials describe as a targeted and senseless act of violence.

The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were both employees of the Israeli Embassy and had reportedly been in a long-term relationship. According. . .