According to court documents cited by the Associated Press, a man accused of shooting two staff members at the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, stated that his actions were motivated by Gaza and Palestine. The shooting took place at the Israeli embassy in the US capital. In response to the incident, Israeli diplomatic missions across the United States have heightened security protocols and lowered their flags to half-staff. The embassy shooting has prompted increased attention to security at diplomatic sites and has occurred amid ongoing tensions related to the situation in Gaza. The identities of the victims and the accused have not been disclosed in the available reports. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected as authorities continue their inquiries.