National Urban League Shocked by Antisemetic Murders, Remains Committed to Combating Hate and Discrimination

NEW YORK (May 22,2025) — National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the murders of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., last night:

"Even in this sad era of heightened political violence, last night’s murders of two Israeli Embassy aides are shocking and appalling. Our hearts are with the families of Yaron Lischinsk and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, and all those who have suffered antisemitic violence.

"That this atrocity was committed during a celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month only highlights the ongoing horror of antisemitism.

"The National Urban League continues to stand in solidarity with our Jewish brothers and sisters and remains committed to the fight against hate, discrimination, and terrorism."