Israeli embassy staff murders stir global shock and community concern
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 11:21 am permalink
Two separate reports detail a tragic shooting of Israeli embassy staff members, with one account noting that one of the victims was days away from proposing—adding a surreal twist to an already grim incident. Canadian Jewish communities express growing alarm as the event fuels international tensions.
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