President Donald Trump condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. The incident, which left two dead and three others injured, has been described as an act of antisemitism.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "These horrible D.C. 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 as this can happen! God Bless You ALL!"

The shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. as the victims, a man and a woman, were leaving an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the museum. Police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago. According to D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith, Rodriguez was seen pacing outside the museum before he approached a group of four people and opened fire.

Rodriguez was apprehended by security after allegedly entering the museum. During his arrest, he reportedly chanted, "Free, Free Palestine." The victims, who were in a relationship and were expected to get engaged in Israel next week, were mourned by Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter.

American Jewish Committee CEO Ted Deutch expressed devastation over the loss. "We are devastated that two cherished friends and partners from the Israeli embassy were shot and killed as they left an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event at the Capital Jewish Museum earlier this evening," Deutch said. He called the shooting a shocking act of violence and emphasized the need for unity in the community.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also condemned the attack, stating, "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the murder of two staff members from the Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. Our prayers are with their loved ones. This was a brazen act of cowardly, antisemitic violence. Make no mistake: we will track down those responsible and bring them to justice."

Israeli President Isaac Herzog labeled the shooting a "despicable antisemitic terror attack" and expressed solidarity with the U.S. Jewish community. "I am devastated by the scenes in Washington, D.C. This is a despicable act of hatred, of antisemitism, which has claimed the lives of two young employees of the Israeli embassy," Herzog said. He assured support for the victims' families and emphasized the unity between America and Israel in the face of such violence.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser described the shooting as "horrific" and reassured the community that there is no ongoing threat. "We will not tolerate any acts of terrorism," Bowser stated. "We will not tolerate antisemitism."

The Department of Homeland Security is actively investigating the incident. The Jewish Federations of North America expressed horror at the reported murders and are working to understand the situation better. They emphasized that the safety and security of the community is their top priority.