Trenton - The leadership of the NJ Israel Commission is shocked and angered by last night's act of terror at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

"Last night, a terrorist walked into a public space and murdered Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky following an event with the Jewish community," said Karin Elkis, Co-Chair of the NJ Israel Commission. "New Jersey's Jewish and Israeli communities will not be intimidated. We remain active and vigilant, ever committed to the causes of democracy, liberty, and prosperity. We join Governor Murphy and state leadership in mourning with Sarah's and Yaron's loved ones, and extend our love and condolences to the extended Israeli Embassy, D.C., and AJC families.”

"The killer at the Capital Jewish Museum was inspired by antisemitic rhetoric and unsubstantiated, conspiratorial accusations against the State of Israel," said Mark Levenson, Co-Chair of the NJ Israel Commission. "We call on all of our elected leaders to denounce this antisemitic attack."

About the New Jersey Israel Commission:
The New Jersey-Israel Commission, which operates within the New Jersey Department of State, was established in 1989 to promote the development of trade, culture and educational exchanges; encourage the development of capital investment and joint business ventures; and foster a spirit of cooperation between the citizens of the State of Israel and the State of New Jersey. New Jersey-Israel trade in goods accounts more than $1.7 billion annually, and thousands of jobs for New Jersey residents.

For media inquiries, please contact Josh Berliner at the NJ Israel Commission josh.berliner@sos.nj.gov