In a tragic incident, two employees of the Israeli embassy in Washington, Yaron Lischinsky, aged 30, and Sarah Milgrim, aged 26, were fatally shot outside the Jewish Museum of Washington late Wednesday night.

The attack unfolded shortly after the conclusion of an event organized by the American Jewish Committee, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.

Kristi Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, confirmed the casualties and added that the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The suspect, identified as Elias Rodríguez, 30, a resident of Chicago, was arrested at the scene after reportedly shouting "Free Palestine" following the shooting.

Washington D.C. Chief of Police, Pamela Smith, noted that Rodríguez did not have any previous criminal history that indicated he could commit such an act.

Authorities are considering whether the shooting could be linked to potential terrorist activities or whether it may be classified as a hate crime.

U.S. President Donald Trump characterized the incident as an act of antisemitism and condemned the violence, stating that "hate and radicalism have no place in America." His comments echo those made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who condemned the murder and claimed that those calling for a "Free Palestine" were echoing historical antisemitic rhetoric.

Netanyahu further criticized international responses to the ongoing conflict, specifically targeting France, the UK, and Canada for their threats of sanctions against Israel unless military operations in Gaza cease.

He contended that these nations' positions undermine the security of Israel.

Meanwhile, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, stated that there were no current plans to recall the Spanish ambassador to Israel for consultations, despite calls from within his government to pressure the Netanyahu administration to halt military actions in Gaza.

Albares reiterated Spain's condemnation of the offensive in Gaza, labeling it inhumane and unbearable, and affirmed that his ministry would convene a meeting involving the EU and Arab-Islamic states to discuss the situation.

In a broader context, approximately 80 member states of the United Nations issued a statement calling for the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, expressing concerns that many Palestinians in Gaza face imminent famine due to a blockade on humanitarian aid.

The coalition of countries, including Spain, France, Italy, and China, emphasized the necessity of adhering to humanitarian law, especially during armed conflicts.

As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, humanitarian aid remains insufficient, with only minimal quantities of aid allowed through Israeli checkpoints.

The UN reported that for the 2.1 million residents of Gaza, ongoing supply blocks have left them in dire need of food, medicine, and other essential services.

Additionally, the government of Argentina and Ecuador condemned the assassination of the Israeli embassy employees, expressing solidarity with Israel and condemning all forms of violence driven by hate and intolerance.

Negotiations between Israeli officials and Hamas concerning the exchange of hostages have faced setbacks, with reports indicating a significant gap in terms of agreements on the terms for such exchanges.

This stagnation has led to Israeli delegation members withdrawing from talks that were mediated by Qatar and Egypt.

In Gaza, some bakeries have begun to reopen following the arrival of limited supplies of flour and fuel, but the humanitarian crisis remains severe, with reports indicating that a significant number of civilians face life-threatening conditions due to a lack of resources.

The United Nations has urged the responsible parties to facilitate aid access to mitigate the impending humanitarian catastrophe.