Murders: After the killing of two embassy staffers, Israel upping security at diplomatic missions

New Delhi: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday announced increased security measures at Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide after the killing of two embassy staffers in Washington, DC on Wednesday.
Elias Rodrigues, a 30-year-old man from Chicago, has been accused of killing the young couple, Yaron Lischinsky and his girlfriend Sarah Milgrim, who were about to get engaged.
The assailant was seen shouting “Free Palestine.”
The incident took place outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday evening as the venue hosted an event for young professionals and staff.
In a statement, Netanyahu said, “I have instructed to enhance security arrangements at Israeli missions around the world and to increase protection for state representatives.
“We are witnessing the terrible price of anti-Semitism and the wild incitement against the State of Israel.”
The suspect, Elias Rodriguez, was observed pacing outside the museum before the shooting. The victims have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, Israel’s foreign ministry said, adding that the couple was about to be engaged.
US President Donald Trump wrote, “These horrible DC killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end NOW! Hatred and radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things can happen! God bless you all!

(Subham Singh)