Jerusalem, 22 May, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday spoke with US President Donald Trump, who expressed deep sorrow over the shocking murder in Washington of two Israeli Embassy employees: Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, of blessed memory. Netanyahu thanked President Trump for the efforts he and his administration are making against displays of antisemitism in the US.
Lischinsky, who had planned to propose to Milgram next week, was a research assistant in the embassy’s political department, focused on Middle East and North Africa affairs.
Milgram worked in public diplomacy. Born and educated in the U.S., she studied international relations at American University and later earned a master’s degree in natural resources and sustainable development from the University for Peace in Costa Rica.
The two were shot as they left an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the museum. The suspected gunman, Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, was arrested at the scene after reportedly shouting “Free Palestine” during his apprehension.
The two leaders also discussed the war in Gaza; President Trump expressed his support for the objectives set by Prime Minister Netanyahu for releasing the hostages, bringing about the elimination of Hamas and advancing the Trump plan.
The Prime Minister and President Trump agreed on the need to ensure that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.