Netanyahu Condemns Murder of Israeli Diplomats in Washington, Links to Terrorism

Condemnation of Diplomatic Murders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong condemnation regarding the killing of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, D.C., labeling the act as 'horrific.' He attributed their shooting to a terrorist agenda aimed at targeting Jews. In a video message shared on social media, Netanyahu emphasized that the couple were not victims of a random act of violence but rather a deliberate attack. The tragic incident occurred near the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., where two staff members from the Israeli Embassy were fatally shot on Thursday.

Details of the Incident

Netanyahu described the event, stating, 'Last night in Washington, something horrific occurred. A brutal terrorist shot a young couple, Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim, in cold blood. Yaron had just purchased an engagement ring for Sara, intending to propose in Jerusalem next week. They were excited to begin their life together, but that dream was tragically cut short. This was not a random crime; the terrorist acted with the sole intention of killing Jews.'

Connection to Previous Attacks

He drew parallels between this incident and the October 7, 2023, attack, linking the two events. 'This echoes the chants we heard on October 7th when terrorists invaded Israel from Gaza, committing horrific acts against innocent people,' Netanyahu remarked.

Gratitude Towards U.S. Support

Netanyahu expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and the American populace for their unwavering support for Israel. He stated, 'I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to President Trump and the American people for their steadfast support of Israel and the Jewish community. Together, we will prevail and witness the triumph of civilization over barbarism.'

Addressing Aid to Gaza

The Israeli Prime Minister also countered claims that humanitarian aid was not reaching Gaza, providing data to support his assertions. He reiterated Israel's commitment to securing hostages and expressed openness to a temporary ceasefire, contingent upon the immediate release of hostages. 'We will do everything possible to secure their release. I am prepared for a temporary ceasefire to facilitate this, but we demand that all hostages be released immediately,' he stated.

Aid Statistics and Hamas Accusations

Netanyahu highlighted that Israel had dispatched 92,000 aid trucks to Gaza, delivering 1.8 million tons of humanitarian assistance. However, he accused Hamas of misappropriating a significant portion of this aid and selling it at inflated prices to the Palestinian people. 'Our intention has always been to provide food to Palestinian civilians, not to terrorists,' he concluded.

Social Media Reaction

Last night in Washington something horrific happened.

A brutal terrorist shot in cold blood a young beautiful couple – Yaron Lischinsky and Sara Milgrim. Yaron had just bought an engagement ring for Sarah. He was planning to give it to her in Jerusalem next week. They were… pic.twitter.com/FFdMwlacJ9

— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) May 22, 2025