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Tragic Shooting at Gaza Dialogue Claims Two Lives

5/24/2025

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In a tragic turn of events, Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, were shot in Washington, D.C., during a dialogue event on Gaza. Milgrim, who had expressed worries about rising antisemitism, fell victim to a shooter connected to pro-Palestinian activism. Authorities report the assailant acted alone with a legally obtained handgun. A vigil is set to honor the victims in Kansas City.

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Story summary

In a tragic turn of events, Sarah Milgrim, 26, and Yaron Lischinsky, 30, were shot in Washington, D.C., during a dialogue event on Gaza. Milgrim, who had expressed worries about rising antisemitism, fell victim to a shooter connected to pro-Palestinian activism. Authorities report the assailant acted alone with a legally obtained handgun. A vigil is set to honor the victims in Kansas City.