The United States is in mourning following the tragic deaths of Yaron Lichinsky and Sarah Milgrim, who were murdered in Washington at an American Jewish Committee (AJC) event for young professionals. The incident has been described as a brazen act of terror motivated by antisemitism.
In remarks delivered at a memorial event hosted by the AJC, it was emphasized that Yaron and Sarah "represented the best of our future." Their lives were characterized by hope and promise, dedicated to the ideals of both Israel and the United States. The couple was on the brink of beginning their life together, a life expected to bring positive change to the world.
President Trump has commented on the murders, stating they were “based obviously on antisemitism.” He condemned violence targeting individuals based on their background, asserting it has no place in the United States.
The memorial highlighted that Yaron and Sarah were committed to building a just, fair, and free future capable of withstanding hatred. The speaker pledged that "we will not stop until the scourge of antisemitism is eradicated from our country and around the world," underscoring that combating antisemitism is a top priority for both the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and the Trump Administration.
The partnership between the United States and Israel remains strong, with assurances that this commitment will not waver. Despite acknowledging "the inherently evil nature" present in society, there is inspiration drawn from Yaron's and Sarah's lives to continue working towards a more just world.
The U.S. continues to grieve alongside those affected by this tragedy while looking toward Yaron's and Sarah's memories for motivation in pursuing justice.