Israel, Elias Rodriguez and shooting
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A homegrown social justice warrior who spent years marinating in left-wing protests and propaganda — from Black Lives Matter to socialist politics — is accused of executing two young Israeli diplomats in cold blood outside the Capital Jewish Museum in the heart of Washington,
The suspect in the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., has been charged. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Socialist party denies Israeli embassy shooting suspect is a member - Charged suspect Elias Rodriguez, who shouted ‘free Palestine’ after his arrest, has alleged ties to a left-wing group
On its website, the group clearly mentions that it supports the "right to resist colonial imperialism by any means necessary, including armed struggle."
The Bronx Anti-War group said what alleged gunman Elias Rodriguez “did is the highest expression of anti-Zionism” and “We need more Elias Rodriguez in this world” in a pair of social media posts Thursday. The shocking statements quickly drew fire from Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres.
Elias Rodriguez charged with first-degree murder of Israeli Embassy couple - Victims named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram while suspect identified as Elias Rodriguez