A MAN accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staff members told police after his arrest, “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza,” federal authorities have said.
Elias Rodriguez is reported to have shouted “Free Palestine” following his arrest.
UnpixsTwo staff members from the Israeli embassy were shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC on Wednesday night by a gunman who shouted “free Palestine” during his arrest[/caption] Shutterstock EditorialSarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, two Israeli Embassy staff members, were shot and killed while leaving an event[/caption]The 31-year-old was told he could face the death penalty if convicted.
Rodriguez faces charges of murder of foreign officials, while prosecutors say additional charges are likely as authorities continue to investigate the killings.
The two people killed have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky, an Israeli citizen, and Sarah Milgrim, an American.
They were a young couple who were reportedly about to be engaged.
They were shot dead while leaving the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday evening.
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