🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-Following the shooting, a man entered the building claiming to be a witness, asking for water and safety — then suddenly revealed a keffiyeh and repeatedly shouted “Free Palestine” before being removed by police.

— Josh Kraushaar, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish Insider, citing eyewitness accounts.

BREAKING:
🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-If the victim turns out to be a prominent diplomat, this situation could shift instantly from a local crime to a full-blown international crisis.

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the shooter has been detained by U.S. authorities.

➡️Identity of the suspect remains unknown at this time.

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-NBC:

“Three senior officials said that during the arrest, the suspect shouted free Palestine."

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-The suspect in the D.C. shooting has been identified as Elias Rodriguez, a Hispanic-American male from Chicago.

➡️He reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” while carrying out the attack, resulting in multiple casualties.

➡️Rodriguez and the weapon used are now in police custody.

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸🛠-Early, unconfirmed reports suggest Elias Rodriguez may have been affiliated with the Chicago chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation — a U.S.-based communist political group.

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇵🇸-US President on the event

‼️URGENT:
🇮🇱❌🇮🇷-According to Axios, citing Israeli officials, ongoing talks between Iran and the U.S. are expected to break down.
In response, Tel Aviv is reportedly preparing for a potential airstrike targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇮🇷-Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi:

“Any Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities will be considered as U.S. involvement.”

🇺🇸🇮🇱❌🇮🇷-Israel Preparing Rapid Strike on Iran if U.S. Nuclear Talks Collapse

➡️Israel is actively gearing up for a potential swift attack on Iranian nuclear infrastructure should negotiations between Washington and Tehran break down, according to two Israeli officials familiar with the situation, as reported by Axios.

➡️One insider noted that Israeli defense planners believe the timeframe for executing an effective operation may be narrowing, prompting the urgency to act quickly if diplomacy fails. However, the source did not disclose what might limit future effectiveness.

➡️Both individuals confirmed details from a CNN report, stating the IDF has been running military drills and operational planning aimed at targeting Iran. “Extensive preparation has taken place, and the U.S. military is fully aware of Israel’s readiness,” one said.

➡️Another source remarked, “Netanyahu is waiting for the talks to collapse and for Trump to become frustrated with the process—then he might approve action.” The fifth round of negotiations is set for Friday in Rome.