Capital Jewish Museum to Reopen After Fatal Shooting

The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to reopen Thursday, following a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two Israeli Embassy staff members last week, The Hill reported.

The Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., will reopen at noon Thursday, just days after two Israeli Embassy employees were fatally shot outside its premises, prompting a temporary closure. The museum will hold a memorial ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday to honor the victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were killed on May 21.

Police identified the shooter as Elias Rodriguez, 30, who reportedly shouted “free, free Palestine” as he was apprehended at the scene. Authorities swiftly detained Rodriguez following the attack.

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