America News Agency

Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed deep sorrow over the footage from Washington D.C., stating, “This is a heinous act of hatred and antisemitism that has taken the lives of two young staff members of the Israeli Embassy. Our hearts are with the families of the slain, and our prayers are with the injured.”

Herzog conveyed his full support to the ambassador and all embassy staff, saying, “We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Washington D.C. and across the United States. America and Israel will stand shoulder to shoulder to defend their people and shared values. Terror and hate will not defeat us.”

U.S. President Donald Trump also made a statement regarding the incident:

“These horrific murders in Washington D.C. – clearly driven by antisemitism – must end immediately! There is no place for hatred and radicalism in the United States of America. I extend my condolences to the families of the victims. It is truly saddening that such events can still occur. God bless you all.”

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said, “Representatives of the State of Israel are always, and especially in this period, under increased risk. I spoke with our Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, who was at the scene of the attack, and we are in contact with American authorities. Israel will not yield to terror.”