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DC Embassy Killings Highlight Gaza Crisis

DC Embassy Killings Highlight Gaza Crisis

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Two Israeli embassy staffers were fatally shot in Washington DC on Wednesday night by a suspect identified as Elias Rodriguez, who reportedly chanted "free Palestine" after the attack. The incident occurred following an event focusing on humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Israeli government blames international criticism for the violence, while others highlight Israel's blockade of Gaza as a contributing factor to the escalating conflict. The killings underscore the urgent need for a ceasefire, the release of captives, and the resumption of aid to Gaza, amidst growing international condemnation of Israel's actions.

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