Mayor Bowser Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack on Israeli Embassy Staff in DC

Condemnation of Anti-Semitic Crime

• 🎯 Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. unequivocally stated that this crime will not be tolerated in our city.
• 🤝 She emphasized the strong partnership between the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and federal partners like the FBI in investigating the incident.

Community Solidarity and Support

• 💔 Bowser acknowledged the fear and suffering experienced by families in Washington D.C. and globally due to the act.
• 🤝 A meeting with the mayor's interfaith council, Jewish leaders, and city officials reinforced messages of love and solidarity with the Jewish community.
• ✊ The community has experience standing together against anti-semitism, both in hate speech and hateful acts, demonstrating unity in love and commitment to justice.

Honoring the Victims and Community Impact

• 🏛️ The Mayor spoke with the Smalls family, recognizing their decades of dedication to the Capitol Jewish Museum.
• 🌟 The museum's focus on celebrating local Jewish life and their contribution to D.C.'s culture was highlighted.
• 🛠️ The city is committed to providing all necessary resources to support the community in the aftermath of the attack.