As the Israeli military intensifies ground operations in the Gaza strip to flash out Hamas militants, Jewish Communities around the world come under attack.
Two Israeli embassy staff have been shot dead leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington DC, United States officials say.
Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinskywere a couple and "in the prime of their lives" before they were killed, Israel's embassy in the US says.
The suspect has been detained and identified by police as 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez of Chicago opened fire on a group of four killing two people.
Police say he shouted "free Palestine"after being taken into custody, and officers will "look into ties to potential terrorism".
US President Donald Trump says the attack is "so sad" and "based obviously on antisemitism", while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says security will be increased for Israeli representatives and at diplomatic missions worldwide.
After the suspect, who has been detained by authorities, opened fire, he walked inside the museum and was stopped by security, Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith said.
