On Wednesday night, after attending a diplomatic event at the Capital Jewish Museum, the couple was ambushed. Police say the gunman, later identified as Elias Rodriguez, shouted “Free Palestine” as he was arrested.

Yaron and Sarah’s deaths have rocked both the Israeli embassy and the broader Jewish diplomatic community. A spokesperson for the embassy, Tal Naim, who had been close with the pair, shared a heartbreaking reflection:

“Instead of walking you down the aisle, we are walking with you to your graves. What an unbearable loss.”

The Israeli embassy confirmed their identities Thursday morning, posting a photo of the couple, who were described as dedicated, compassionate, and committed to peace.

“Yaron and Sarah were our friends and colleagues,” the embassy said in a statement shared on Facebook.

“They were in the