Israeli embassy worker couple shot dead outside Jewish museum in Washington DC by gunman chanting ‘Free Palestine’

A YOUNG couple about to get engaged have been shot dead outside of a Jewish museum in Washington DC in an act of “depraved terrorism”.

The victims have been identified as two Israeli embassy workers after a gunman was heard chanting “Free Palestine” before carrying out the attack.

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Police officers on the scene where two people were shot and killed near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington[/caption]

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A man with an Israeli flag sits at the scene of the attack[/caption]

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Police have cordoned off the scene[/caption]

Tal Naim Cohen, a spokesperson for the Israeli embassy in Washington confirmed the two staff members were shot “at close range” overnight.

It took place near the Capital Jewish Museum which sits just steps away from an FBI office.

Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, described the attack as “a depraved act of antisemitic terrorism”.

He wrote on X: “We are confident that the US authorities will take strong action against those responsible for this criminal act.”

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social shortly after the shooting to pay his respects to the couple.

He said: “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!”

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