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Israeli Officials Blame Western Leaders for Rising Anti-Semitism

5/23/2025

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Israeli officials have expressed outrage towards UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Western leaders, accusing them of inciting terrorism after the tragic shooting of two Israeli diplomats in Washington. The shooter, Elias Rodriguez, proclaimed "free Palestine" during his arrest, prompting Netanyahu to link the leaders' remarks on Gaza to a disturbing rise in anti-Semitism.

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Israeli officials have expressed outrage towards UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other Western leaders, accusing them of inciting terrorism after the tragic shooting of two Israeli diplomats in Washington. The shooter, Elias Rodriguez, proclaimed "free Palestine" during his arrest, prompting Netanyahu to link the leaders' remarks on Gaza to a disturbing rise in anti-Semitism.