Israel, Elias Rodriguez
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A homegrown social justice warrior who spent years marinating in left-wing protests and propaganda — from Black Lives Matter to socialist politics — is accused of executing two young Israeli diplomats in cold blood outside the Capital Jewish Museum in the heart of Washington,
FBI agents could be seen walking in and out of the man's presumed apartment in the 4700 block of North Troy Street.
On its website, the group clearly mentions that it supports the "right to resist colonial imperialism by any means necessary, including armed struggle."
The Bronx Anti-War group said what alleged gunman Elias Rodriguez “did is the highest expression of anti-Zionism” and “We need more Elias Rodriguez in this world” in a pair of social media posts Thursday. The shocking statements quickly drew fire from Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres.
Prosecutors said 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez admitted to shooting Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum. Charlie De Mar reports.