House Resolution No. by Representative Bayham condemns the murders of Israeli Embassy employees Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were tragically killed in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 2025. The resolution highlights that both individuals dedicated their lives to fostering peaceful relations between Israel and its neighboring nations and were specifically targeted due to their support for Israel. It also notes the alarming rise in antisemitism in the United States, particularly following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, with over nine thousand antisemitic incidents reported in 2024 by the Anti-Defamation League.
The resolution calls for a strong condemnation of these murders and any acts of hatred or violence directed at individuals based on their religion, race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or any other identity. It serves as a statement of solidarity against antisemitic violence and terrorism, reinforcing the commitment to protect individuals from such targeted acts of aggression.